Dallas, Texas – Drivers across North Central Texas should prepare now for multiple rounds of steady rain March 5-11 that could create water-covered roads and rising rivers across the region.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, North Central Texas falls within a 60 to 70 percent chance of above-normal precipitation during the March 5-11 period. The wet corridor stretches from the Upper Midwest down through the Mississippi Valley into Texas and the Gulf Coast, signaling repeated rainfall events instead of a single storm system. Temperatures are also expected to trend above average, keeping precipitation in liquid form.
In Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington and Denton, periods of moderate to heavy downpours are possible. Warmer air will dominate through the period, increasing runoff potential and reducing any concern for wintry weather.
Heavier rainfall may lead to ponding along Interstates 35E, 35W, 20 and 30, particularly in low-lying and urban areas prone to drainage issues. The Trinity River and its tributaries could see noticeable rises if repeated rain tracks over the same counties.
Residents should clear storm drains, secure outdoor items and avoid driving through flooded roadways. The unsettled pattern continues through March 11, and additional flood advisories could be issued if rainfall totals trend higher.
