Sherman, Texas – Flash flooding is impacting roads across central Grayson County Saturday afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, a Flash Flood Warning was issued at 12:16 PM CST for central Grayson County and remains in effect until 3:15 PM CST Saturday.
Emergency management officials reported thunderstorms producing heavy rainfall and active flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have already fallen across the warned area, with an additional inch possible through mid-afternoon.
Local police reported flooded roadways near the Harrison Street bridge, the 1000 block of North Travis Street, and along North Starr Parkway. Portions of US-75 and surrounding surface streets are experiencing water accumulation, creating hazardous driving conditions.
The National Weather Service said flash flooding is already occurring. Low-lying areas, small creeks and streams, underpasses, highways, and urban streets are most vulnerable to rapid water rise.
Communities included in the warning area are Sherman, Denison, Whitesboro, Howe, Pottsboro, Collinsville, Gunter, Knollwood, Dorchester, Randell Lake, Eisenhower State Park, Lake Texoma, Preston, Southmayd, Tioga, Sadler, Ethel, Luella, Boddie, and Carpenter’s Bluff.
Officials urge residents not to drive through flooded roads. “Turn around, don’t drown,” the National Weather Service stated, noting most flood-related fatalities occur in vehicles.
Student drivers, delivery workers, and weekend travelers may encounter sudden street closures and rapidly changing roadway conditions through mid-afternoon.
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