Flash Flood in Hopkins County, Texas

A series of thunderstorms producing heavy rain resulted in flash flooding across Hopkins County and in Sulphur Springs. By 4 pm, it was reported that a number of main roads in Sulphur Springs were flooded and cars were already stalling in the high water in some locations. Other side streets were also impassable in the afternoon and/or evening hours. The local fire department reported swift water rescues on Buford Circle, Main Street at League Street, and MLK Drive. Outside of the city, several county roads were reported impassable with vehicles also stalled in high water. Near Como, one lady was rescued when her car was swept off the road by rising flood waters in the evening hours. Other county roads that were reported flooded were CR 4759, FM 1567, CR 2436 near Como, FM 2653, FM 69, CR 4582, SH 19 south, CR 4762, CR 3568, CR 3504 and CR 3236.

Numerous roads were closed or covered in water across Hopkins County. These roads and areas included: FM 71 near the Delta/Hopkins county line, CR 2316, CR 2321, CR 4708, CR 3518, CR 4763, CR 2322, CR 4764, CR 2310, FM 2560, FM 71 at CR 3567, FM 69 north at CR 3918, FM 1567 west, CR 3380 at FM 900, and SH 11 west just past CR 4738. A car was reported stuck in flood waters on CR 3523 north of FM 69 in Dike and a vehicle was washed off CR 2315, but no injuries were reported with either incident. In addition, several yards in Sulphur Spring were underwater due to heavy rain that overwhelmed the drainage system.

Widespread flooding was occurring across the county with many county roads covered with at least some water. Many unpaved roads were unusable due to mud and water on the roads. Also, water was collecting on small portions of Interstate 30 between Cumby and Sulphur Springs.