Flooding and Flash Flooding

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A Flood Watch is in effect until 7:00 pm.

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⚠️ ROAD CLOSURES ⚠️
  • Main Street at the Railroad Trestle between Rowlett Road and Lakeview Parkway
  • Castle Drive between Hickox Road and Rowlett Road
  • Eastbound I-30 entrance ramp at Dalrock Road.

Updated 8/22/22, 12:51 pm


Floods are the most common hazards in North Central Texas. There can be many causes of floods - heavy rainfall, soil saturation, inadequate drainage, and more.


Flood vs. Flash Flood - what's the difference?

Flash flooding occurs as the result of heavy rain events and happens very quickly. Regular flooding occurs as the result of a more prolonged rain event, lake overflow, or dam failure. 

Flash Flooding Safety Tips

  • Avoid already flooded areas, especially those with high-velocity flow.
  • Move to higher ground if you are in an area subject to flooding. Do not park your car along rivers and streams, particularly during threatening conditions. 
  • Never drive through flooded roadways or by barricades.
  • If your vehicle stalls, leave your vehicle behind and seek higher ground.
  • Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize flood dangers. 

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Know the Terms:

  • Flood - any high flow, overflow, or inundation by water, which causes or threatens damage. 
  • Flood Warning - Issued to indicate flooding along larger streams where there is a serious threat to life or property. 
  • Flood Watch - Issued to indicate current and developing conditions are such that there is a threat of flooding.
  • Flash Flood - a rapid and extreme flow of high water in a normally dry area, or rapid water level rise in a stream or creek above a predetermined flood level. 
  • Flash Flood Watch - Issued to indicate current or developing conditions that are favorable for flash flooding in the watch area. Flash flooding is not certain or imminent.
  • Flash Flood Warning - Issued to indicate that flash flooding is in progress, imminent, or highly likely.