A National Weather Service Flood Watch remains in effect for the region as additional runoff and rainfall threaten low-lying areas.Major Impacts & Road Closures.

Interstate 35: Flash floods completely submerged both northbound and southbound lanes south of Waco overnight. Texas DPS and first responders conducted rescue operations for multiple stranded vehicles between mile markers 330 and 327 (near Hewitt and Robinson). While northbound lanes and localized access bypasses were opened to divert trapped drivers, deep water and stalled vehicles continue to cause severe traffic disruptions.

Local Roads & Neighborhoods: Intense street flooding has been reported along Hewitt Drive, the Creekside neighborhood, and the 900 block of Wooded Acres. Local authorities, including the Hewitt Police Department, are strictly urging residents to stay home.Waterways & Recreational Areas: Lake Waco is heavily flooded and sits nearly 20 feet over its normal levels. Because of this, large sections of the downtown Riverwalk and the Cameron Park river trail are entirely underwater and closed to the public.

Turn Around, Don't Drown: Never attempt to drive or wade through flooded streets or low-water crossings. Flash floodwaters can sweep vehicles away in moments.
Avoid Unnecessary Travel: Stay off the roads in heavily impacted areas like Hewitt, southern Waco, and Lorena to give emergency personnel clear access for water rescues.
Monitor Local Updates: Track evolving weather threats via the National Weather Service (NWS) Flood Safety Portal or tune in to local coverage from KWTX News 10 for real-time traffic closures.

City of Waco crews are out assessing damage and addressing issues.Contact them through the MyWaco App or at (254) 299-2489 (CITY) if you see anything on your commute needing attention.

If your home or business has storm or flood damage, report it to help state and federal officials determine disaster assistance eligibility & resource needs. The objective of this report is to help state and local emergency management officials determine The reporting process is quick and easy! It takes 3 minutes or less!

Step 1: Visit https://damage.tdem.texas.gov

Step 2: Select the "June 14 Flood" event option to get started

Disaster Assistance is not guaranteed, but this is the first step in determining whether we qualify for individual disaster assistance.

Dana McKenzie