Flash flooding is happening or about to begin in parts of North Texas as heavy rain continues this morning. A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for eastern Kaufman County, Rains County, and western Van Zandt County until noon.
**Timing:**
– In effect until noon
– At 9:42 AM, radar showed heavy thunderstorms producing up to 1.5 inches of rain
– An additional 1 to 2 inches of rainfall is expected
**What to Expect:**
– Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms
– Flooding of small creeks and streams
– Flooding in urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses
– Water covering low-lying and poor drainage areas
**Potential Impacts:**
– Hazardous travel conditions
– Rapidly changing water levels in flood-prone locations
**What to Do Now:**
– Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads
– Never drive through water covering a roadway
– Stay alert and be aware of your surroundings
Areas impacted include Kaufman, Canton, Wills Point, Grand Saline, Mabank, Seven Points, Edgewood, Emory, Kemp, Fruitvale, Grays Prairie, Cottonwood, New Terrell City Lake, Lake Tawakoni, Cedar Creek Reservoir, Lake Fork Reservoir, Myrtle Springs, Elmo, Scurry, and Oak Grove.
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