USA (MNN) -- Devastating storms that swept across North Texas last week claimed six lives and left hundreds more homeless. The National Weather Service said the downpour at times fell at a rate of an inch every 15 minutes.
The grim reality of the area's worst flooding in 150 years is setting in as displaced residents return to survey what's left in the wake of the waters. Many of the flood victims have no insurance to replace lost cars, clothes, furniture, or worse yet, entire homes.
Texas governor Rick Perry issued disaster declarations for Cooke, Grayson, Lampasas and Tarrant counties, making them eligible for emergency funds. In Gainesville alone, 300 homes and 75 downtown businesses were swamped, causing about $28 million in damage. In Cooke county, the floods also damaged 75 percent of the area's agricultural crops, leaving small grains and corn harvests in ruin.
World Bible Translation Center is urging prayer for the flood victims near the WBTC International headquarters in North Central Texas. Pray that those who have lost so much and will receive an Easy-to-Read Bible will be comforted by the reading of God's Word.
