Flood Warning Issued for Dallas County as White Rock Creek Approaches Flood Stage

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth, TX has issued a Flood Warning for White Rock Creek near Greenville Avenue. The alert was issued at 8:29 AM CST on March 7 and remains in effect until 9:10 PM CST this evening.

Affected Areas

This warning specifically affects Dallas County, Texas, with a focus on the areas surrounding White Rock Creek at Greenville Avenue.

What You Should Do

Residents are advised to take the following precautions:

• Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
• Exercise caution when walking near riverbanks.
• Avoid areas prone to flooding and monitor local conditions.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is forecast for the region. As of 8:15 AM CST, the water stage was recorded at 76.0 feet. The creek is expected to rise above the flood stage of 84.0 feet this morning, reaching a predicted crest of 84.8 feet.

Specific impacts include:

• Minor flooding near the creek.
• Flooding of bike paths downstream of the gage.
• Water approaching the ball fields at Emmett Conrad High School.

Timeline

The Flood Warning is effective immediately. The creek is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning and is forecast to fall back below flood stage later today. The warning is scheduled to expire at 9:10 PM CST on March 7.