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Rockwall County OEM
Saturday October 28th, 2023 :: 08:50 a.m. CDT

Alert

Flash Flood Warning until 11:00AM

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has extended the

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

* Until 1100 AM CDT.

* At 849 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 6 and 10 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch 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, Midlothian, Terrell, Seagoville, Forney, Glenn Heights, Red Oak, Hutchins, Royse City, Heath and Fate.

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

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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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