Flood Warning Remains in Effect Across North Texas as Multiple Storm Systems Bring Heavy Rainfall

A flood warning remains in effect across North Texas through Sunday afternoon as successive rounds of thunderstorms bring heavy rainfall, damaging winds, and localized street flooding to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Meteorologists are tracking multiple storm clusters moving through the region, with the strongest systems capable of producing wind gusts between 60 and 65 miles per hour and rainfall rates that could briefly overwhelm drainage infrastructure.

Storm Activity and Intensity

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued Saturday evening for parts of Dallas and Ellis counties as a powerful line of storms moved northeast through the southern Dallas-Fort Worth area. The strongest storm system developed near Mansfield before advancing toward Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Oak Cliff, and downtown Dallas, with radar initially indicating wind gusts capable of reaching 60 to 65 miles per hour. As the system approached Dallas County, meteorologists noted some weakening in intensity, though hazardous conditions persisted.

Heavy rain and frequent lightning accompanied the storms, with numerous cloud-to-ground lightning strikes detected around Joe Pool Lake and southern Dallas County. The National Weather Service warned that isolated hail up to penny size remained possible alongside wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour. A secondary cluster of storms stretched from Bosque County through Somervell County toward Hill County, producing heavy rainfall from Glen Rose to Meridian and Cranfills Gap.

Rainfall Totals and Flooding Concerns

Radar estimates indicated several locations received between 1 and 2 inches of rain in a relatively short period, with isolated pockets exceeding those amounts. Over the next 36 hours, rainfall totals could range from a couple of inches to localized accumulations around 6 to 8 inches across parts of North Texas. Because ground conditions are already saturated from earlier precipitation, additional rainfall will lead to flooding in low-lying areas and neighborhoods with poor drainage.

The flooding threat is heightened by rainfall rates within the strongest storms, which could briefly exceed the capacity of drainage systems and result in localized street flooding. Residents in affected areas should remain alert for rapidly rising water in underpasses, low-lying roads, and creek beds. A flood watch remains in effect until 4 p.m. Sunday, with forecasters tracking additional storm activity expected through the afternoon and evening hours Saturday, followed by a chance for more storms through mid-afternoon Sunday.

Weekend Outlook

The first round of showers and storms will move eastward through Saturday morning with activity tapering off in the early afternoon. Additional scattered storms are possible through the afternoon, with another line of storms expected to move west to east during late afternoon and evening hours. Sunday will see a chance for additional storms through mid-afternoon, with conditions clearing by evening as temperatures climb into the low 90s, accompanied by a heat index in the upper 90s.