East Texas Braces for More Flooding as Over Half a Foot of Rain Hits

On Thursday morning, East Texas experienced over six inches of rainfall, leading to potential flooding and exacerbating an already dire situation. This deluge followed a previous foot of rainfall on Sunday, compounding the region's problems.

Widespread Flooding and Evacuations

Visuals from East Texas revealed extensive flooding on the streets and vehicles left stranded, as per local news sources. Consequently, Polk County issued a mandatory evacuation order that remained in place on Thursday, highlighting the severity of the situation.