Dallas, Texas – Relentless thunderstorms are expected to sweep across North and West Central Texas from Saturday afternoon through Sunday, putting millions at risk for dangerous flash flooding and road closures from Dallas-Fort Worth to San Angelo.
According to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth and San Angelo, a Flood Watch is in effect from 1 p.m. Saturday until at least 7 p.m. Sunday, covering major metro areas and dozens of counties including Dallas, Tarrant, Denton, Collin, Taylor, and Tom Green. Rainfall totals of 2 to 5 inches are likely, with isolated spots receiving up to 8 inches. Rivers, creeks, and urban low-lying areas could flood quickly, especially where soils are already saturated from earlier storms.
Cities such as Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Abilene, Brownwood, and San Angelo could see major impacts on highways like I-20, I-35, and local roads prone to flooding. Commuters should avoid non-essential travel, charge mobile devices, and prepare for sudden street flooding or power outages. Emergency officials urge residents in flood-prone neighborhoods to monitor alerts and be ready to move to higher ground.
This event follows a soggy July trend for Texas, echoing severe summer floods in recent years. Thunderstorms may linger into Monday, and additional watches or warnings could be issued if rainfall rates intensify.
Flood Watches remain active through Sunday evening for North and West Central Texas. More updates will follow as the situation develops.
