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Layla Caraway says about 30 feet of her backyard has slid into a creek because of recent flooding.

From Haltom City to Ellis County, the relentless rain has taken lives and destroyed property over the month of June.

Layla Caraway is among many homeowners in Haltom City that has felt the brunt of the flooding. The last four days of rain has turned her backyard into somewhat of a disaster zone.

"We can't get anyone to tell us if our house is safe or not," she said.

Persistent rain has caused nearly 30 feet of her backyard to slide into a neighboring swollen creek. Since Caraway said she believes her home is unlivable, she and her family are moving out.

"When your yard is disappearing from under your home, how could you feel safe?" she said.

Caraway isn't the only in the neighborhood worried about her home. Robert Friedel said he has lost 20 feet in his backyard.

"Just to give you an idea of how quickly this erosion is taking place, you see this area right here that has sloped off, just two hours ago it was even with the rest of the yard," he said. Another inch of rain and this will all be gone."

In Waxahachie, street flooding could be seen almost everywhere. The rain's effect on the area could be seen at an access road to Interstate 35, which looked more like a river or a creek than a drivable surface.

While rain has also had its positive effects after last year's drought, people like Caraway and Friedel believe this June, it was too much of a good thing.

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