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Oct 13, 2009 5:13 pm US/Central
Heavy Rains Flood Parts Of North Texas
By Selena Hernandez
NORTH TEXAS (CBS 11 / TXA 21) ―
Heavy rains waterlogged much of North Texas Tuesday. The water flooded streets and in some cases, entire neighborhoods.
In Kaufman County, residents in Terrell were hit hard with flash floods. Video from Chopper 11 showed fast rising water, stranded drivers, and a partially swallowed barn house. Livestock in the area were even left looking for drier ground.
"We're continually monitoring the situation at the office of emergency management," explained Terrell Emergency Management Coordinator Steve Howie. "[We're] working closely with police, fire and public works departments to block these areas off, if need be, and rescue anyone that becomes trapped."
The situation was similar farther west in Waxahachie. There heavy rain washed out an Interstate-35 service road. In Sunnyvale a stretch of rain soaked service road was blocked off near Highway 80.
Tuesday is also National Night Out. It's a night dedicated to reinforce relationships between communities and law enforcement, but Mother Nature has forced alternate plans.
"Go figure. The weather is what it is right now," said Officer John Corbitt with the Richardson Police Department. "We have to make adjustments and plan to attend as many block parties as possible."
National Night Out events in Richardson have either been cancelled or moved indoors. "We're going to be out there rain or shine," said Officer Corbitt.
Now the hope is Mother Nature will grant everyone a reprieve – at least through the night.
"We're concentrating right now on being prepared for any waves that come through. If they do, we're going to react and try to watch these areas. If anyone happens to drive through the high water areas, then we'll get in there and get them out," Howie said.
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