Tropical Storm Bill brings rain, possible flooding, to East Texas

Published 10:12 am Wednesday, June 17, 2015

By Staff Reports

A man makes his way through the parking lot outside the University Center on Wednesday through a light rain on the University of Texas at Tyler campus in Tyler. Much of the region remained under the threat of flash flooding Wednesday as Tropical Depression Bill made its way north through Texas and Oklahoma. Andrew D. Brosig/Tyler Morning Telegraph

KENNETH DEAN, kdean@tylerpaper.com

Steady rain is falling over much of the state as the remnants of Tropical Storm Bill cause some flooding around the state. 

The National Weather Service in Shreveport issued a flash flood warning for Cherokee, Angelina and Nacogdoches counties until 1 p.m. this afternoon. 

Smith County and other areas of East Texas remain under a flash flood watch. 

The NWS states very heavy rainfalls is likely and a few tornadoes are possible as wind shear and instability valuses associated with the storm appear favorable. 



There are no reports of flooding in Smith County, but emergency crews have worked several minor accidents on roadways in the area. 

ONCOR Spokesman Charles Hill said there are about 2,000 customers in the East Texas area including Smith County residents, without power and crews were working to restore power as quickly as possible.