Flash Flood Warning Issued for Dallas and Tarrant Counties Until 8:30 PM CST
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A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Dallas and Southeastern Tarrant counties as emergency management reports road closures and heavy rainfall across 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 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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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