Flood Warning Issued for Trinity River at Dallas Through Thursday Morning

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth, TX, has issued a Flood Warning for the Trinity River at Dallas. This alert indicates that minor flooding is forecast and is classified as a severe threat with likely certainty.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts Dallas County, Texas, with the primary focus on the Trinity River at Dallas.

What You Should Do

Residents and visitors in the affected area should take the following precautions:

• Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
• Exercise extreme caution when walking near riverbanks.
• Monitor local weather updates for changes in river levels.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is forecast for the region. As of 8:30 AM CDT on Wednesday, the river stage was measured at 28.9 feet. The river is expected to rise above the flood stage of 30.0 feet late this afternoon, reaching a projected crest of 30.4 feet this evening. At the 30.0-foot level, minor lowland flooding begins, and trails along the river are expected to become submerged.

Timeline

The Flood Warning is effective from Wednesday afternoon, March 11, through late Thursday morning, March 12. The river is expected to fall below flood stage during the overnight hours between Wednesday and Thursday.