Flash Flood Warning

Locations Affected

Dallas, TX ∙ Garland, TX ∙ Mesquite, TX ∙ Richardson, TX ∙ Rowlett, TX ∙ DeSoto, TX ∙ Oak Leaf, TX ∙ Lancaster, TX ∙ Ferris, TX ∙ White Rock Lake, TX

Full Alert Message

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Flash Flood Warning National Weather Service Fort Worth TX 237 PM CDT Wed Apr 10 2024 The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Dallas County in north central Texas... Northeastern Ellis County in north central Texas... * Until 500 PM CDT. * At 237 PM CDT, Emergency management reported multiple flooded roadways due to thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Emergency management reported. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Dallas, Garland, Mesquite, Richardson, Rowlett, Desoto, Wylie, Lancaster, Waxahachie, Balch Springs, University Park, Sachse, Ennis, Seagoville, Glenn Heights, Red Oak, Highland Park, Hutchins, Sunnyvale and Wilmer. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. && LAT...LON 3299 9679 3298 9652 3254 9653 3253 9651 3251 9651 3250 9650 3248 9651 3247 9650 3245 9650 3241 9644 3236 9645 3238 9689 3260 9688 FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

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