ELLIS COUNTY- As residents in Russell and Ellis County awoke Sunday morning, there were numerous reports of flooding  after rainfall totals near eight inches were reported in some areas.

The storm that produced the flooding moved slowly over the east portion of Ellis and west portion of Russell Counties creating significant flooding of roads.

“The Saline River and Paradise Creeks are out of their bank,” according to the Russell County Sheriff. “Low areas are also under water. Russell County Road and Bridge have barricaded several areas.”

The department also reported a water rescue of 12 people in one location took place early this morning.

In Ellis County a flood warning will continue through 8:45 p.m. with widespread flooding of roads and fields reported by the Ellis County Sheriff.

“Many roads across northern Ellis county are under water this morning as over 5 inches of rain fell during the overnight hours,” according to the Ellis County Sheriff.

The national weather service predicts the remainder of the weekend will be dry.