Reuters. Areas inundated by floodwater on Monday (August 22) after heavy rains flooded parts of North Texas.
Local media reported 195 rescues due to high water incidents triggered by downpours between Sunday (August 21) evening and Monday afternoon.
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins declared a state of disaster in Dallas County, triggering a request for state and federal assistance. In a tweet, he asked residents to report their damage to the Texas Division of Emergency Management
The National Weather Service issued a flood watch and warned of further showers and thunderstorms until at least Wednesday (August 24).
