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Flash flooding strands drivers on I-35 in Waco
By Tisia.Muzinga@fox.com (Tisia Muzinga) at Fox 26 Houston
· June 15, 2026
· 1 min read
Overnight heavy rain in Central Texas caused severe flash flooding that completely submerged all lanes of Interstate 35 in Waco, leaving multiple drivers stranded on the highway before state troopers opened an access road to assist them.
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Published: June 15, 2026 ·
Source: Fox 26 Houston ·
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