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Commissioners report road washouts and storm damage after heavy localized rainfall
Summary
County commissioners reported localized rainfall between about 1 inch and 7.5 inches, multiple washed-out roads and closed crossings, and ongoing FEMA and contractor work to reopen and repair county roads.
Commissioners used their routine reports to detail flood response and road damage after heavy localized rainfall across Mills County.
Commissioner Sullivan recounted pavement and cleanup work ("We paved road 450 last week and then we started on 410 and then we got the rain"), while other commissioners described washed-out crossings, trees down across roadways, and one-lane, deep-rutted approaches on rural roads. Commissioner Williams said some locations recorded as much as "7 and 1/2 inches" of rain, and that several areas remain impassable until contractors can repair approaches and low-water crossings.
Commissioner Orton said he has scheduled a discussion with TxDOT regarding bridge sediment and damage; commissioners noted FEMA projects are ongoing and that county crews are stretched between emergency repairs and planned projects.
County Judge Mr. Shelton praised department coordination during response and reported 4.1 inches at the courthouse; he also noted water intrusion and a possible air-conditioning unit issue in the election room. The court asked that the burn ban remain in place while cleanup continues.
What it means: multiple rural roads require repair and some low-water crossings remain closed; the county will prioritize life-safety repairs and coordinate with FEMA and contractors for larger projects.
Follow-up: road crews and contractors will continue cleanup and restoration; commissioners will update the court as repairs progress.
