Flash Flood Warning until 10:45PM
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Ellis County in north central Texas... Eastern Dallas County in north central Texas...
* Until 1045 PM CST..
* At 739 PM CST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain along a line extending from Maypearl to Waxahachie to many locations eastern Dallas county. The storms are moving northeast at 10 mph. Up to two inches of rain have already fallen and another 1 to 3 inches is possible through 10 pm. This rainfall will lead to excessive water runoff and cause flash flooding. Low-lying areas are most vulnerable to rapidly rising water. Some low-water crossings may flood and become impassable.
* AFFECTED AREAS: ELLIS, TX ... DALLAS, TX
Instructions:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Address/Location
Sachse Police Department
3815 Sachse Rd
Sachse, TX 75048
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 972-495-2271
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP SACHSEPD followed by your message, to 888777
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