Flash Flood — Dallas, Texas

2015-05-29 · near Gribble, Dallas, Texas

Event narrative

Emergency management and media reports high water rose quickly near the intersection of Northwest Highway / Loop 12 / and US 114 in the eastern sections of the city of Irving. Several cars were stranded in this area, especially near the intersection of California Crossing and Northwest Highway. Multiple high water rescues were performed, and one flash flood death occurred at this location.

Wider weather episode

The end of May brought widespread flooding to north and central Texas. By the end of the month, the region had essentially erased a four year drought in less than four weeks. Several area lakes were in surcharge capacity and releasing water downstream. The city of Dallas was impacted most of all, with one major highway closed for nearly a week due to flooding. Occasional bouts with severe weather also occurred during the final 5 days of May.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 576780. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.