Flood Warning Issued for White Rock Creek in Dallas County Through Sunday Morning

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Flood Warning for White Rock Creek near Greenville Avenue. The alert was issued on the afternoon of February 14 and remains in effect until 5:57 AM CST on February 15.

Affected Areas

This warning specifically affects Dallas County in Texas, centered on the White Rock Creek area near Greenville Avenue.

What You Should Do

Residents and commuters are advised to take the following precautions:

• Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
• Exercise extreme caution when walking near riverbanks, as ground conditions may be unstable.
• Monitor local weather updates for changes in the forecast.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is currently occurring and is forecast to continue. As of 1:15 PM CST Saturday, the creek stage was recorded at 84.2 feet, which is above the flood stage of 84.0 feet.

Key data points include:

• Flood Stage: 84.0 feet
• Current Stage: 84.2 feet
• Forecast Crest: The creek is expected to rise to a crest of 87.9 feet this afternoon.
• Impacts: At these levels, minor flooding will occur along the creek. Reports indicate that the ball fields at Moss Park are already completely flooded.

Timeline

The Flood Warning is effective immediately. While the creek is expected to fall below flood stage late this afternoon, the formal warning remains in place until 5:57 AM CST Sunday, February 15.