Flood Warning Issued for Trinity River at Dallas Through Thursday Morning
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 5 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 the Trinity River at Dallas, with minor flooding expected to impact lowland areas and trails starting Wednesday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Dallas, TX
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Fort Worth
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 the Trinity River at Dallas. This alert indicates that minor flooding is forecast and is classified as a severe threat with likely certainty.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts Dallas County, Texas, with the primary focus on the Trinity River at Dallas.
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors in the affected area should take the following precautions:
- Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
- Exercise extreme caution when walking near riverbanks.
- Monitor local weather updates for changes in river levels.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast for the region. As of 8:30 AM CDT on Wednesday, the river stage was measured at 28.9 feet. The river is expected to rise above the flood stage of 30.0 feet late this afternoon, reaching a projected crest of 30.4 feet this evening. At the 30.0-foot level, minor lowland flooding begins, and trails along the river are expected to become submerged.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is effective from Wednesday afternoon, March 11, through late Thursday morning, March 12. The river is expected to fall below flood stage during the overnight hours between Wednesday and Thursday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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