Flood Warning Issued for Denton Creek Near Justin in Denton County

Source: NOAA · Denton County, 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This alert is no longer in effect.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 Flood Warning for Denton Creek near Justin, where minor flooding is expected through Sunday morning.

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Record type
Flood Warning
Affected area
Denton 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 Denton County, Texas.

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth, TX, has issued a Flood Warning for Denton Creek near Justin. The alert was issued on the evening of February 14 and remains in effect until the morning of February 15.

Affected Areas

This warning specifically affects the following geographic region:

  • Denton Creek Near Justin, impacting portions of Denton County, Texas.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected area should adhere to the following safety instructions:

  • Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown.
  • Exercise extreme caution when walking near riverbanks, as rising water can create unstable conditions.
  • Stay informed by monitoring local weather updates and river level reports.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is forecast for the region. According to the latest observations:

  • Current Stage: As of 9:00 PM CST Saturday, the river stage was 9.8 feet.
  • Flood Stage: The river reaches flood stage at 10.0 feet.
  • Forecast: The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening, reaching a projected crest of 12.3 feet just after midnight tonight.
  • Recession: Water levels are expected to fall below flood stage to approximately 5.0 feet by Sunday afternoon.

Timeline

  • Alert Effective: Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 9:20 PM CST
  • Expected Duration: The warning is active through Sunday, February 15, 2026, at 10:08 AM CST.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Denton Creek near Justin, where minor flooding is expected through Sunday morning.
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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.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Denton County, Texas. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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