A flash flood emergency has been issued in Menard County where roads, homes and businesses flooded after more than six inches of rain fell. Massive plumes of dust were spotted in West Texas. In the Dallas area,

People were told to seek higher ground as more than 8 inches of rain hammered Texas on Thursday, creating a flash flood emergency.

Officials reported flooding on the roadways in Rockwall and high-traffic areas of Dallas County. Here's where to avoid this morning.

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has a Flood Watch in effect through 6 a.m. Friday, warning that “flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.” Most of the watch area is expected to pick up 1 to 2 inches of rain,

Portions of South-Central Texas—including areas such as Austin and San Antonio—will be placed under a flood watch.

David Richardson's resignation comes amid mounting criticism over FEMA's response to the devastating Central Texas floods in July, which claimed more than 130 lives.

A flash flood warning is issued for parts of Texas, including Dallas, with heavy rains anticipated. A flood watch remains until Friday morning, with rainfall amounts reaching up to 4 inches in some areas.

In the aftermath of the Guadalupe River’s catastrophic flooding in July, Texans from across the state showed up for the communities devastated by the disaster. Ordinary people performed heroic feats, from raising funds and comforting neighbors to pushing for new legislation and even searching for lost stuffed animals.