Torrential downpours led to multiple broken records across east Texas between Aug. 21-22 as that heavy rainfall triggered widespread flash flooding.

What You Need To Know

  • 24-hour rainfall totals topped 10 inches in some places

  • DFW Airport recorded its second-wettest 24-hour period on record

  • You can submit your photos on the Spectrum News App

After dealing with historic heat and drought conditions all summer long, rain finally arrived in a big way for east Texas. Look at some of the significant rainfall totals between Aug. 21-22.

Not only did the heavy rainfall lead to widespread flash flooding across the region, but it broke several records at DFW Airport, including the second-wettest 24-hour period on record.

Here are some photos from around the area that viewers sent in on the Spectrum News App.

 

If you dealt with flooding from the rainfall in Texas, here are some tips on what you can do before, during and after flooding.

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