Interstates and highways across North Texas are experiencing collisions and high water notices due to heavy rainfall in the region.<\/p>\n
The National Weather Service’s Fort Worth office issued a flash flood warning for parts of Dallas County and all of Denton and Tarrant counties, which will be in effect until 10:30 a.m. Affected cities include Fort Worth, Arlington, Irving, Grand Prairie, Carrollton, Frisco,\u00a0Denton, Lewisville, Flower Mound, Mansfield, Euless, Bedford,\u00a0Grapevine, Haltom City, Keller, Coppell and Hurst.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Up to three inches of rain has fallen and an additional two more inches is expected, according to the weather service. Flash flooding is expected around small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses, as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.<\/p>\n
The Texas Department of Transportation said flash floods are the leading cause of weather-related deaths in Texas. Do not drive a vehicle into a flooded road. The “Turn Around, Don’t Drown” campaign by the weather service encourages drivers to avoid flooded roads and areas. If a vehicle stalls or gets stuck in a flood, abandon it and find higher ground.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Cars have been abandoned on Interstate 30 near\u00a0Hulen Street in Fort Worth due to high water.<\/p>\n
The\u00a0interchange is a hot spot for flooding and traffic issues during periods of heavy rain.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The\u00a0weather service has issued a flash flood warning for the following interstates and highways:<\/p>\n
All westbound lanes of Interstate 30 in Fort Worth at Chapel Creek Boulevard are closed due to high water. The Texas Department of Transportation cameras show semi-trucks blocking the roadway to prevent vehicles from continuing down the interstate.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The transportation authority estimates road conditions will clear at 10 a.m. Motorists are being diverted to the Chapel Creek Boulevard exit and the frontage road.\u00a0<\/p>\n