Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued March 4 at 10:36PM CST until March 5 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Fort Worth TX
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 4, 2026 - 8:36pm
Expires:
March 4, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
At 1036 PM CST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain in and nearby Wills Point. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are
forecast. Flash flooding is already occurring. Water rescues are
ongoing near and east of Wills Point along HWY 80.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Canton, Wills Point, Edgewood, Fruitvale, Lake Tawakoni, Myrtle
Springs, Wise and Alsa.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Dangerous flash flooding is occurring or is imminent. Do not attempt
to travel unless you are fleeing flood waters. If you are in an area
subject to flooding, move to higher ground now.
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:
Van Zandt, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Fort Worth TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov