Tragic Loss: 4-Year-Old Boy Found Dead in Texas Floodwaters

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On Sunday, May 5, 2o24, search and rescue teams in the vicinity of Fort Worth, Texas, and the Johnson County Sherriff, found the body of a young boy in floodwaters. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner identified the victim as Nathaniel Warren Lucas, age 4.

Meanwhile, across the state, these crews are busily patrolling streets and areas that have been submerged in heavy rainfall.

The recent storms have unfortunately resulted in the loss of life, marking the initial reported fatality amid these weather events. The harshness of the storms has led to disaster statements in more than a third of the state's counties.

Johnson County Emergency Management Coordinator Jamie Moore said the deceased boy was found after authorities responded to an overnight call for a vehicle stuck rapidly moving water. The three occupants escaped but a 911 caller said they were swept into the floodwaters when they tried to get to safe ground, according to Moore.

The Severe Flooding

Due to continuous rainfall, rivers in the southern regions have surged, resulting in the overall inundation of residential and retail properties, leading to the displacement of a substantial number of people.

The forecast calls for some rain into Tuesday

The National Weather Service stated, “After 93 hours in effect, the Flood Watch has finally expired.”

Previously, the office suggested the prospect of an extra 1 to 3 inches of rainfall by Monday morning, with localized areas possibly receiving 4 to 8 inches. Forecasters noted a 20% chance of rain during Monday morning.

References

CNN Wheather

Medical Examiner Case Number: 240877

Tarrant County Medical Examiner Case Records