GAINESVILLE TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Creeks, lakes and rivers overflowing their banks isn’t just a problem in the counties in and around Dallas and Fort Worth. The Red River at the Oklahoma-Texas line has risen so high that officials may have to shut down the Interstate-35 corridor.

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The river has risen even more since this image was captured.  No-one is quite sure, but it’s expected at 43.0 ft. the Red River will actually crest the I-35 road/bridge. 

Just after lunchtime Friday, the Red River, which divides Texas from Oklahoma, was observed at 42.02 feet. Twenty-five feet is flood stage.  (read more with incredible video footage)

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