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Rockwall County OEM
Friday October 27th, 2023 :: 06:45 p.m. CDT

Alert

Flash Flood Warning until 09:45PM Friday

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Dallas County in north central Texas... Northwestern Kaufman County in north central Texas... Rockwall County in north central Texas...

* Until 945 PM CDT.

* At 640 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across southern Dallas County into Rockwall County. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible. 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, Garland, Mesquite, Rowlett, Desoto, Cedar Hill, Duncanville, Rockwall, Lancaster, Balch Springs, Seagoville, Forney, Glenn Heights, Hutchins, Royse City, Heath, Fate, Sunnyvale, Wilmer and Ovilla.

* AFFECTED AREAS: DALLAS, TX ... KAUFMAN, TX ... ROCKWALL, TX

Instructions:

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.

Address/Location
Rockwall County OEM
972 T L Townsend Dr
Rockwall, TX 75087

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flash Flood Warning

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