Flash Flood — Grayson, Texas

2007-06-18 · near Collinsville, Grayson, Texas

Direct deaths

$20.0M

Property damage

Event narrative

Significant flooding occurred with cars and mobile homes moved by the force of the water. Numerous roads were closed across the county, including Highways 377 and 75, and more than 450 people were rescued from high water. One woman died in floodwaters as she drove on Texoma Parkway under the U.S. Highway 75 overpass. Another fatality occurred when a truck flooded at the intersection of FM 1417 and Highway 11. A bridge on Highway 11 south of Sherman suffered extensive damage.

Wider weather episode

An upper level low lingered in the area for several days. An unstable atmosphere helped kick off several rounds of showers and storms. Boundaries helped focus rainfall totals over the same areas....leading to flash flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 38305. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.