Storm clouds roll into downtown Fort Worth on May 28, 2024.
Amanda McCoy
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Fort Worth
North Texas will see an increased flood threat over the next couple of days as heavy rain moves through the region.
A flood watch will be in effect from 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, until 7 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2, according to the National Weather Service Fort Worth. Much of the region is under the watch, including Tarrant, Dallas, Denton, Collin, Parker and Palo Pinto counties.
Wednesday’s activity will begin in the afternoon and evening with scattered showers and storms mainly west of the Interstate 35 corridor. Gusty winds and small hail will be the main threats.
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As storms arrive from the west overnight, the main hazard will be damaging winds and the NWS can’t rule out a brief tornado or two.
Heavy rainfall will continue through Thursday, Oct. 1, with the highest coverage of precipitation in the evening hours. Additional rounds of heavy rain may continue through Friday, according to the NWS.
In total, average rainfall totals from Thursday night through Friday morning could be between 1–4 inches for most areas with isolated totals between 5–7 inches.
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Flash flooding is possible in North Texas this week. National Weather Service Fort Worth Flash flooding safety
Since there’s potential for flash flooding, the NWS has shared a few safety tips.
Make sure to have weather warnings set up on your phone.When alerted to a flash flood, get to higher ground immediately.Never enter floodwaters in a vehicle or on foot.
To prepare for the weather, the city of Fort Worth offered free sandbags to residents. The giveaway started at 8 a.m. Wednesday and the city ran out just 90 minutes later.
This story was originally published September 30, 2026 at 11:24 AM.
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