Flood Warning Issued for White Rock Creek in Dallas County Through Wednesday Afternoon

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth TX has issued a Flood Warning for White Rock Creek near Greenville Avenue in Dallas County. The alert was issued on the evening of March 10 and remains in effect through the afternoon of March 11.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically affects Dallas County, Texas, focusing on the areas surrounding White Rock Creek at Greenville Avenue.

What You Should Do

Residents and commuters are advised to never drive cars through flooded areas. Use extreme caution when walking near riverbanks, as conditions can change rapidly. Additional information is available at www.water.noaa.gov/wfo/FWD.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is forecast for the region. As of 8:15 PM CDT Tuesday, the water stage was recorded at 70.8 feet. The creek is expected to rise above the flood stage of 84.0 feet shortly after midnight, reaching a projected crest of 84.4 feet.

At these levels, the following impacts are expected:

• Minor flooding will occur near the creek.
• Bike paths downstream of the Greenville Avenue gage will be submerged.
• Water will approach the ball fields at Emmett Conrad High School.

Timeline

• Onset: Wednesday, March 11 at 1:20 AM CDT
• Crest: Expected shortly after midnight
• Expiration: Wednesday, March 11 at 2:27 PM CDT