Flood Warning Issued for Dallas County as White Rock Creek Approaches Flood Stage
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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Dallas County, TX, effective through Saturday evening due to rising water levels at White Rock Creek.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Dallas, TX
- 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 5 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Dallas, TX.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth, TX has issued a Flood Warning for White Rock Creek near Greenville Avenue. The alert was issued at 8:29 AM CST on March 7 and remains in effect until 9:10 PM CST this evening.
Affected Areas
This warning specifically affects Dallas County, Texas, with a focus on the areas surrounding White Rock Creek at Greenville Avenue.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to take the following precautions:
- Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
- Exercise caution when walking near riverbanks.
- Avoid areas prone to flooding and monitor local conditions.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast for the region. As of 8:15 AM CST, the water stage was recorded at 76.0 feet. The creek is expected to rise above the flood stage of 84.0 feet this morning, reaching a predicted crest of 84.8 feet.
Specific impacts include:
- Minor flooding near the creek.
- Flooding of bike paths downstream of the gage.
- Water approaching the ball fields at Emmett Conrad High School.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is effective immediately. The creek is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning and is forecast to fall back below flood stage later today. The warning is scheduled to expire at 9:10 PM CST on March 7.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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