Flood Warning Issued for Hunt and Rockwall Counties, TX

Source: NOAA · Hunt and Rockwall Counties, TX

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NWS Fort Worth TX has issued a Flood Warning for the South Fork Sabine River near Quinlan affecting Hunt and Rockwall Counties until May 28 at 1:01PM CDT.

What this NWS weather alert tells you, and what most readers miss

This notice was issued by NOAA on June 11, 2026 and geographically references Hunt and Rockwall Counties, TX. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken — "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to — Weather Alerts — determines the regulatory framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, recalls, evacuations) are available to affected individuals and who holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.

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Alert Details

A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth TX. The alert is effective from May 27 at 7:50AM CDT and remains in effect until May 28 at 1:01PM CDT.

Affected Areas

The warning covers Hunt County, TX and Rockwall County, TX, specifically the South Fork Sabine River near Quinlan.

What You Should Do

Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is forecast. At 15.0 feet, minor out of bank flooding will occur. At 6:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 9.6 feet. Bankfull stage and flood stage are both 15.0 feet.

Timeline

The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening, cresting at 15.5 feet around midnight tonight, then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. The alert expires at 2:00AM CDT on May 28.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this NWS weather alert.

What is this NWS weather alert about?
NWS Fort Worth TX has issued a Flood Warning for the South Fork Sabine River near Quinlan affecting Hunt and Rockwall Counties until May 28 at 1:01PM CDT.
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 Hunt and Rockwall Counties, TX. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Weather Alerts updates?
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