Streets Flood in Texarkana After Several Inches of Rain Falls

Roadways in Texarkana, Arkansas, flooded on Wednesday, October 4, as more than eight inches of rain fell over 24 hours, weather officials said.

Police said they performed numerous water rescues as motorists became stranded in their vehicles. Multiple roads were closed on Wednesday due to the flooding.

Local officials said the city’s stormwater system was “fully inundated,” and urged residents to exercise caution in flooded areas.

This drone footage showing Nix Creek overflowing with floodwater was posted by the City of Texarkana on Wednesday. Credit: City of Texarkana via Storyful

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