Jul 17, 2014
An approaching upper level system and front, combined with seasonably high moisture content, set up the ingredients for a heavy rain event in the North Texas area. Very heavy rainfall early on the morning of July 17th lead to significant flash flooding along Interstate 35 in the Sanger to Valley View areas. Up to 11 inches of rain fell along this corridor. Interstate 35 was closed along this section, numerous cars were stranded, several high water rescues were conducted, and water entered at lea
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 534966). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Cooke County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.