Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued March 4 at 8:11PM CST until March 4 at 11:00PM CST by NWS Fort Worth TX
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 4, 2026 - 6:11pm
Expires:
March 4, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
FFWFWD
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Dallas County in north central Texas...
* Until 1100 PM CST.
* At 811 PM CST, Doppler Radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 3 inches in 1
hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are forecast.
Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets, and underpasses as well as other
poor drainage and low lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Dallas, Mesquite, Desoto, Cedar Hill, Lancaster, Balch Springs,
Seagoville, Glenn Heights, Hutchins, Wilmer, Ovilla, Ferris,
Combine and Sand Branch.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Dallas, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Fort Worth TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov