Flash Flood Warning Issued for Southeastern Dallas County Through 11:00 PM CST

Source: NOAA · Southeastern Dallas County, Texas

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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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A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for southeastern Dallas County until 11:00 PM CST Wednesday as heavy thunderstorms bring significant rainfall and urban flooding risks.

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Record type
Flash Flood Warning
Affected area
Southeastern Dallas County, 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 Southeastern Dallas County, Texas.

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Flash Flood Warning for southeastern Dallas County in north central Texas. The alert was issued at 8:11 PM CST following radar indications of heavy rainfall from ongoing thunderstorms.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers southeastern Dallas County. Locations expected to experience flash flooding include:

  • Dallas
  • Mesquite
  • Desoto
  • Cedar Hill
  • Lancaster
  • Balch Springs
  • Seagoville
  • Glenn Heights
  • Hutchins
  • Wilmer
  • Ovilla
  • Ferris
  • Combine
  • Sand Branch

What You Should Do

Residents and motorists are urged to follow the safety mantra: "Turn around, don't drown" when encountering flooded roads. Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is significantly harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Do not attempt to drive on flooded roads and remain aware of your surroundings.

Expected Conditions

Doppler radar indicates that between 2 and 3 inches of rain have already fallen in the warned area. The expected rainfall rate is currently 2 to 3 inches per hour. Forecasters anticipate additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches. These conditions are causing or are expected to cause immediate flash 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 is effective immediately as of 8:11 PM CST and is scheduled to remain in effect until 11:00 PM CST on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for southeastern Dallas County until 11:00 PM CST Wednesday as heavy thunderstorms bring significant rainfall and urban flooding risks.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Southeastern Dallas County, Texas. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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