The Dallas area in North Texas experienced a good amount of rain on Saturday, leading to flight delays, traffic accidents, and flooding in some places throughout the day.
Intense rainfall resulted in major flooding in Dallas, especially along the Trinity River. On Saturday, thousands of residents lost power, and as of 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, more than 1,000 customers were still without electricity, according to Oncor. reporting The National Weather Service (NWS) warned that some low water areas were submerged and advised people not to drive through flooded zones and to be cautious near riverbanks.
The Trinity River's water level rose from 27.3 feet on Saturday to over 35 feet the next day due to ongoing drainage, as reported by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. reported The Dallas Morning News reported that NWS indicated the weekend storms broke an 82-year-old record for rainfall. DFW International Airport received 2.34 inches, surpassing the prior record of 1.52 inches, while Love Field saw 4.22 inches, according to DMN.
NWS stated that hundreds of flights at DFW International Airport and Love Field were called off due to flooding. DFW reported 550 cancellations and nearly 800 delays, while Love Field saw 24 cancellations and 200 delays because of the flooding. reported The rainy conditions likely contributed to numerous car accidents on Dallas roads. MedCor reported addressing double the usual number of collisions, totaling 40 on Saturday, resulting in at least two dozen people being sent to the emergency room.
NWS advised drivers to drive slower in flooded areas to reduce the risk of hydroplaning and avoid driving into deep water to prevent getting stuck. broke Although Dallas is expected to have a break from storms on Monday and Tuesday, thunderstorms are likely to return on Wednesday.
The North Texas area experienced a significant amount of rain on Saturday, leading to flight delays, car accidents, and flooding in some places. The heavy rainfall caused substantial flooding in Dallas, including along the Trinity River. On Saturday, thousands of residents lost power, with Oncor reporting more than […] reported.
The wet conditions likely contributed to a number of collisions on Dallas-area roads. On Saturday, MedCor reported it had addressed double the number of collisions the previous week, totaling 40. The crashes sent at least two dozen people to the emergency room.
NWS cautioned drivers to slow down in flooded areas to reduce the likelihood of hydroplaning and driving into deep water areas to prevent getting stranded.
Dallas is expected to get a brief respite from storms on Monday and Tuesday, but thunderstorms will likely return on Wednesday.
