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

Source: NOAA · North Central Texas

This alert is no longer in effect.

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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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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This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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This alert affects North Central Texas. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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