Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued March 4 at 9:50PM CST until March 4 at 11:00PM CST by NWS Fort Worth TX
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 4, 2026 - 7:50pm
Expires:
March 4, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
At 950 PM CST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch 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