North Texas Within 0.69" Of Breaking Rainfall History
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ARLINGTON (CBSDFW.COM) — The Department of Transportation has brought in heavy-duty pumps to draw the water from the depression into the Trinity River.
Public safety officials urging people to stay away from the dangerous Trinity banks. pic.twitter.com/TqFjuiwBlt
— Gabriel Roxas (@cbs11gabriel) May 30, 2015
As of Saturday afternoon, North Texas is a mere .69" away from becoming the wettest month in history.
City of Lewisville delivered sand bags to about two dozens residents near #LewisvilleLake. #txflood pic.twitter.com/DcVTlxRkjd
— Brian New (@BrianNewCBS) May 30, 2015
According to the National Weather Service, the state has already seen enough rain to cover the entire state of Texas in 8 inches of water.
#LewisvilleLake nearing 100 year flood level. Currently - 536.54 100-yr-flood - 537 #txflood pic.twitter.com/7gO7doOzBn
— Brian New (@BrianNewCBS) May 30, 2015
May storms have already resulted in at least 29 deaths, with 25 of those in Texas. At least 11 Texan are missing as a result of the storms.
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