Flash Flood Warning Issued for Dallas and Rockwall Counties Until 11:00 AM CST
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Dallas and Rockwall counties as heavy rain from thunderstorms creates immediate flooding risks in north central Texas.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- North Central Texas
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Fort Worth TX
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in North Central Texas.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Dallas and Rockwall counties in north central Texas. This alert was issued at 8:12 AM CST following radar indications of heavy rainfall across the warned area.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following regions in north central Texas:
- Dallas County
- Rockwall County
Specific locations that will experience flash flooding include Dallas, Garland, Irving, Grand Prairie, Mesquite, Rowlett, Desoto, Cedar Hill, Wylie, Duncanville, Rockwall, Lancaster, Balch Springs, Sachse, Seagoville, Glenn Heights, Highland Park, Hutchins, Cockrell Hill, and Royse City.
What You Should Do
Residents and motorists are urged to follow the safety mantra: "Turn around, don't drown" when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Do not attempt to drive on flooded roads, highways, or underpasses. Be highly aware of your surroundings and avoid low-lying areas or locations with poor drainage.
Expected Conditions
Doppler radar has indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain. According to the NWS, up to 1 inch of rain has already fallen in the warned area. Additional rainfall amounts of up to 1 inch are forecast. Expected hazards include the flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses.
Timeline
The Flash Flood Warning is effective immediately as of 8:12 AM CST and is currently set to expire at 11:00 AM CST on March 7, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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