Flash Flood Warning Issued for Dallas and Tarrant Counties Until 8:30 PM CST

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Dallas County and Southeastern Tarrant County in north central Texas. The alert was issued following reports from emergency management of ongoing flooding and road closures, particularly in Northeast Dallas County.

Affected Areas

The warning covers Dallas County and Southeastern Tarrant County. Specific locations expected to experience flash flooding include:

• Dallas, Arlington, Garland, and Irving
• Grand Prairie, Mesquite, Carrollton, and Richardson
• Mansfield, Rowlett, Desoto, and Cedar Hill
• Wylie, Duncanville, Lancaster, and Farmers Branch
• Balch Springs, University Park, Sachse, and Addison

What You Should Do

Residents are urged to follow the safety mantra: “Turn around, don’t drown” when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Expected Conditions

As of 5:36 PM CST, emergency management reported that between 1 and 2 inches of rain have already fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are forecast. The primary hazard is flash flooding caused by thunderstorms, which is expected to impact small creeks, streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses, as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Additional road closures are expected as heavy rain continues.

Timeline

The Flash Flood Warning is effective immediately as of 5:36 PM CST and is scheduled to remain in effect until 8:30 PM CST on March 4, 2026.