Texas DPS Reopens I-35 Northbound Near Waco as 3-5 Inches of Rain Flood Southbound Lanes
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Updated · KWTX · Jun 15
Texas DPS Reopens I-35 Northbound Near Waco as 3-5 Inches of Rain Flood Southbound Lanes
3 articles · Updated · KWTX · Jun 15
Summary
Late Sunday, Texas DPS reopened northbound I-35 between Waco and Hewitt and opened an access road after floodwaters stranded multiple vehicles on the southbound side near mile markers 327 to 330.
Three to five inches of rain fell across central and southern McLennan County, triggering widespread flooding and rescue operations for motorists trapped in water on the interstate.
Hewitt police urged residents to stay home as stormwater flooded streets and parking lots along Hewitt Drive and officers responded to weather-related incidents across the city.
Waco also reported major flooding at several roads, including Bagby Avenue, Bosque Boulevard, Waco Drive and Lake Air Drive at Valley Mills, underscoring broader travel hazards across the area.