Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued May 27 at 10:20AM CDT until May 27 at 12:30PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 8:20am
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 10:30am
Description:
At 1020 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain continuing to
fall across the warned area. Between 2 and 3.5 inches of rain have
fallen just this morning near the Rockwall, Heath, Forney, Crandall,
and Oak Grove areas. This heavy rain is in addition to rainfall from
previous days, so any additional heavy rain moving across this area
will worsen any ongoing flash flooding.
HAZARD...Dangerous flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Doppler radar indicated and emergency management
reported flooding.
IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets, and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low lying areas. Ponding on roadways is
imminent or occurring.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Dallas, Garland, Mesquite, Rowlett, Wylie, Rockwall, Balch
Springs, Sachse, Ennis, Terrell, Seagoville, Forney, Kaufman,
Royse City, Heath, Fate, Sunnyvale, Crandall, Combine and Talty.
Instruction:
Dangerous flash flooding is occurring or is imminent, particularly
for low-lying areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering
flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.
Area Description:
Dallas, TX; Kaufman, TX; Rockwall, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Fort Worth TX
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