Flash Flood Warning Issued for Rockwall County and North Central Texas Through Wednesday Evening
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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 Rockwall County until 8:30 PM CST as heavy thunderstorms bring significant rainfall and flooding risks to the region.
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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 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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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