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LIVE FLOOD BLOG: Heavy rainfall triggers flash flooding across Central Texas

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CENTRAL TEXAS (KXXV) — Floodwaters hit the roads and low-lying areas across Central Texas Thursday following overnight and early morning storms that dropped several inches of rain in a short time.

RIVERWALK, TRAIL & BOAT RAMP CLOSURES, 3:00 p.m.

BRAZOS PARK EAST

Meteorologist Caleb Chevalier checks out conditions at Brazos Park East

GATESVILLE LEON RIVER, 11:51 a.m.
The Leon River in Gatesville crested above 28 feet early Tuesday morning, prompting concerns of localized flooding.

Leon River Bridge

FREESTONE COUNTY, 11:45 a.m.

ROBERTSON COUNTY, 11:30 a.m.

TONKAWA FALLS FLOODING: around 7 a.m.
Tonkawa Falls is flooded and will be closed until the conditions improve for swimming.

LEON COUNTY WATER RESCUE: around 7:45 a.m.
The Buffalo Fire Department responded to a crash with unknown injuries Wednesday on Interstate 45 near the 177-mile marker.

Earlier in the day, emergency crews were called to FM 39 at PR 3315, where a vehicle became stranded in high water. The driver was successfully rescued.

Precinct 4 officials reported water over the roadway on Highway 79 near the Marquez Post Office. County Road 435 is also reported to be flooded.

FLOODING ON A ROAD LOCATED IN MCGREGOR:

Viewer shares video of water over road in McGregor