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Flash Flood Statement

National Weather Service Fort Worth TX

145 PM CDT Wed Apr 10 2024



TXC113-139-102000-

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Dallas TX-Ellis TX-

145 PM CDT Wed Apr 10 2024



...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CDT THIS 

AFTERNOON FOR DALLAS AND NORTHEASTERN ELLIS COUNTIES...



At 145 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated 

thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 

1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 

1 to 2 inches are possible. Flash flooding is likely ongoing.



HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing

         flash flooding.



SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.



IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,

         urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.



Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...

  Dallas, Garland, Mesquite, Richardson, Rowlett, Desoto, Wylie, 

  Lancaster, Waxahachie, Balch Springs, University Park, Sachse, 

  Ennis, Seagoville, Glenn Heights, Red Oak, Highland Park, 

  Hutchins, Sunnyvale and Wilmer.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 

deaths occur in vehicles.



Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.



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LAT...LON 3299 9679 3298 9652 3254 9653 3253 9651

      3251 9651 3250 9650 3248 9651 3247 9650

      3245 9650 3241 9644 3236 9645 3238 9689

      3260 9688



FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED

FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE



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Schroeder