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Dallas residents deal with flooding after Friday morning thunderstorms
By Charles Nichelson at NBC DFW
· June 19, 2026
· 1 min read
Dallas residents awoke to strong storms and flooding in parts of the city. NBC 5 saw video of flooding specifically around Northwest Highway, as well as Walnut Hill and I-35 in Northwest Dallas. Several drivers were either stranded or attempted to drive through the high water. TXDOT urges drivers to
Key takeaway NBC 5 saw video of flooding specifically around Northwest Highway, as well as Walnut Hill and I-35 in Northwest Dallas.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The flooding in Dallas serves as a stark warning to Fort Worth residents, who are no strangers to severe North Texas weather. As the fifth-largest city in Texas, Fort Worth has its own set of flood-prone areas, particularly during heavy thunderstorms. The Fort Worth Police Department and Tarrant County government have likely taken note of the situation in Dallas, and residents should be prepared for similar scenarios in their own city. The fact that drivers in Dallas were attempting to drive through high water, despite TXDOT's warnings, is a concern that echoes in Fort Worth, where the Fort Worth Stockyards and surrounding areas are prone to flash flooding. Residents should heed the warning of Tyisha, the mother who narrowly avoided disaster, and exercise extreme caution when encountering flooded streets, remembering that even a small amount of water can be deadly.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 19, 2026 ·
Source: NBC DFW ·
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What is this story about? Dallas residents awoke to strong storms and flooding in parts of the city. NBC 5 saw video of flooding specifically around Northwest Highway, as well as Walnut Hill and I-35 in Northwest Dallas. Several drivers were either stranded or attempted to drive through the high water. TXDOT urges drivers to
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