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Flash Flood Warnings Issued for Dallas, Tarrant, Wise, Jack Counties

4/26/2026

Summary

Story summary

The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings for Dallas, Tarrant, Wise and Jack counties on April 26, 2026, expiring between 12:15 a.m. and 4:45 a.m.
Rainfall reports showed Dallas got 1–2 inches, Tarrant 2–3 inches, and Wise and Jack counties 2–3 inches, each with a forecast of 1–2 inches.
Officials warned motorists to turn around, don’t drown, and urged residents to avoid flooded roads, seek higher ground, and disconnect utilities if evacuation is needed.

History

Historical Context

In August 2017 Hurricane Harvey stalled over southeast Texas, dropping up to 60 inches of rain and causing about $125 billion in damage—the costliest U.S. storm at the time. Decades of wetland loss and urban sprawl have amplified runoff, so the April 26 2026 flash-flood warnings for Dallas, Tarrant and surrounding counties echo Harvey’s legacy of extreme rainfall.

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Story summary

The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings for Dallas, Tarrant, Wise and Jack counties on April 26, 2026, expiring between 12:15 a.m. and 4:45 a.m.
Rainfall reports showed Dallas got 1–2 inches, Tarrant 2–3 inches, and Wise and Jack counties 2–3 inches, each with a forecast of 1–2 inches.
Officials warned motorists to turn around, don’t drown, and urged residents to avoid flooded roads, seek higher ground, and disconnect utilities if evacuation is needed.

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