The death toll on the road is mounting after a day of record rain.

Some parts of North Texas received record rainfall with vehicles being left stranded

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After a bone-dry summer, in one day, this became the second-wettest August on record, nearly breaking a 24-hour rain total record and triggering deadly flooding.

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After a bone-dry summer, in one day, this became the second-wettest August on record, nearly breaking a 24-hour rain total record and triggering deadly flooding.

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A state of disaster has been declared in Dallas County after a day of intense, deadly rainfall.

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Dallas County was hit by record rainfall on Monday, with flash flooding closing roads and causing people to be trapped in their homes.

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Dallas Fire-Rescue responded to more than 190 high water calls on Sunday and Monday.

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Tanya Tyra her mother, Gail McKiernan and her dogs were trapped in their car. A man with a rope pulled them out of danger.

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Along 635 in Mesquite between Military and Scyene, drivers were swallowed by rising water on the freeway and the road below.

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