Flash Flood Warning Issued for Rockwall County and North Central Texas Through Wednesday Evening

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Rockwall County in north central Texas. This alert is effective immediately following reports of heavy rainfall and ongoing flooding in the region.

Affected Areas

The warning covers Rockwall County. Specific locations expected to experience flash flooding include:

• Dallas
• Garland
• Rowlett
• Wylie
• Rockwall
• Royse City
• Heath
• Fate
• Mobile City
• McLendon-Chisholm
• Lake Ray Hubbard

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers are urged to follow the safety mantra: “Turn around, don’t drown.” Most flood-related fatalities occur in vehicles. Do not attempt to drive on flooded roads and remain aware of your surroundings. If you encounter a flooded path, seek an alternate route immediately.

Expected Conditions

Doppler radar indicates that thunderstorms are producing heavy rain across the warned area. As of 5:37 PM CST, between 1 and 2 inches of rain have already fallen. Meteorologists forecast additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches. Hazards include the flooding of small creeks, streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses, as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

Timeline

The Flash Flood Warning was issued at 5:37 PM CST on March 4, 2026, and is currently scheduled to expire at 8:30 PM CST. Flash flooding is reported to be ongoing or expected to begin shortly.