A slow-moving upper trough combined with a stalling front, and a large swath of tropical moisture, to produce record and near-record rainfall across parts of North Texas late August 21 through August 22. Considerable flooding occurred across Dallas County after upwards of 15 inches of rain fell in some areas. Numerous roads, vehicles, homes, buildings and more were flooded and heavily damaged by this event. Damage assessments indicate over 800 buildings and homes were impacted by flood waters, and many were under insured. Preliminary reports indicated 27 destroyed buildings and nearly 300 with major damage. One fatality was reported during this event when a vehicle was swept off a road by a nearby creek.

Flash Flood in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 21-AUG-22 21:31:00 to 21-AUG-22 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT WORTH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A social media video indicated significant flooding near Crockett Street and West 7th Street in Fort Worth, with water depth near the tops of car tires.

Flash Flood in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 21-AUG-22 23:11:00 to 22-AUG-22 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT WORTH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A social media video indicated water knee to thigh deep in the 7th Street area of Fort Worth.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 22-AUG-22 00:11:00 to 22-AUG-22 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DALLAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reported several high water rescues across Dallas.

Flash Flood in JOHNSON, TEXAS
From 22-AUG-22 00:15:00 to 22-AUG-22 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALVARADO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Texas DPS reported that northbound lanes of Interstate 35W near the intersection of Highway 67 were closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 22-AUG-22 01:40:00 to 22-AUG-22 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGHLAND PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated several inches of rain in east Dallas with water over the curbs and covering sidewalks.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 22-AUG-22 01:40:00 to 22-AUG-22 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGHLAND PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reported that Alcott Street in Dallas, TX was flooded and water had entered the first floor of an apartment building.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 22-AUG-22 02:14:00 to 22-AUG-22 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DALLAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Reports started flooding in that many roads were flooded near the Interstate 30, Interstate 35E, and Interstate 45 interchanges. Vehicles were stranded, being pushed around by the flood waters, and high water rescues were required. Interstate 30 near Cesar Chavez Blvd was closed due to high water. Damage assessments after the event showed the extent of damage due to high water extended north across the city. This area took several hours to drain after the heavy rain ended. A total of up to 10 inches of rain was reported in this area.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 22-AUG-22 04:45:00 to 22-AUG-22 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DALLAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 300.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated that 2 feet of water had entered an apartment complex in east Dallas, knocking the front door off of its hinges. Considerable flash flooding occurred in this area after around 10 inches of rain fell in just a few hours.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 22-AUG-22 06:30:00 to 22-AUG-22 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MESQUITE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reported that a woman was found dead after her car was swept away by flood waters of South Mesquite Creek along the service road of Loop 635.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 22-AUG-22 07:57:00 to 22-AUG-22 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MESQUITE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Texas DPS reported that Interstate 635 at Scyene Road was closed down due to high water. Considerable flash flooding happened in this area after over 10 inches of rain fell in a few hours.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 22-AUG-22 08:00:00 to 22-AUG-22 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BALCH SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reported considerable street and home flooding in Balch Springs, with cars inundated and water rescues needed. The area in and around Balch Springs was hit the hardest of the flood event where over 15 inches of rain was measured.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 22-AUG-22 08:08:00 to 22-AUG-22 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: (DAL)LOVE FLD DALLAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Dallas Police Department reported at least 42 roads with calls reporting high water.

Flash Flood in VAN ZANDT, TEXAS
From 22-AUG-22 07:30:00 to 22-AUG-22 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PHALBA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio reported that northbound State Highway 198 was closed due to flooding, approximately 2 miles south of FM 47.

Flash Flood in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 22-AUG-22 08:20:00 to 22-AUG-22 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated that Glenview Dr near Diamond Lock Apartments was closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 22-AUG-22 08:30:00 to 22-AUG-22 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated that Big Fossil Creek flowed out of its banks across Glenview Dr in North Richland Hills. One car was swept off of the road.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 22-AUG-22 08:42:00 to 22-AUG-22 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOBWYN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A storm chaser reported many roads flooded and cars stalled northwest of Seagoville.

Flash Flood in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 22-AUG-22 08:44:00 to 22-AUG-22 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: AZLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated notable flash flooding along Harbor Drive in the city of Azle.

Flash Flood in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 22-AUG-22 09:00:00 to 22-AUG-22 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE WORTH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Fort Worth Fire and Rescue was working 25 high water calls at 10 AM CDT.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 22-AUG-22 09:30:00 to 22-AUG-22 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BALCH SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reported that people were being rescued from their homes along Hickory Tree Road in Balch Springs. Water depth was knee to thigh deep at the time of the report.

Flash Flood in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 22-AUG-22 10:25:00 to 22-AUG-22 11:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT WORTH SAGINAW ARP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

As of 1125 AM, Fort Worth Fire and Recue had responded to 133 high water calls since 10 AM CDT.

Flash Flood in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 22-AUG-22 11:16:00 to 22-AUG-22 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: KEMP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio reported that Cedar Creek is out of its banks and flowing over FM 4017 in Kaufman County, TX.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 22-AUG-22 09:34:00 to 22-AUG-22 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAND PRAIRIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report indicated water to be about 2 feet deep neat the intersection of Belt Line and Sky Line Roads in Grand Prairie.

Flood in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 22-AUG-22 09:56:00 to 22-AUG-22 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported that Highway 377 at Marshall Ridge Drive, and Bear Creek Road at Bear Creek Park were closed down due to high water.

Flood in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 22-AUG-22 12:00:00 to 22-AUG-22 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLORENCE HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Considerable flooding continued across a large portion of Dallas after upwards of 15 inches of rain fell in some areas. Numerous roads, vehicles, homes, buildings and more were flooded and heavily damaged by this event.

Flood in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 22-AUG-22 10:44:00 to 22-AUG-22 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT WORTH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Trinity River in Fort Worth rose out of its bank and over Forest Park Rd from I-30 to Weatherford Road.

Flash Flood in VAN ZANDT, TEXAS
From 22-AUG-22 07:00:00 to 22-AUG-22 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANTON VAN ZANDT ARP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Notable flooding was reported around Canton. Specifically: Streets and roads were flooded along Rollins Rd and water may have entered a few homes. The EM's office on SH 64 experienced flooding around the office, and water up to 5 deep entered the office. Outside the office, pictures show the water was at least a foot deep in some areas. The location of First Trade Days was flooded with over a foot of water in some areas.

Flash Flood in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 22-AUG-22 11:30:00 to 22-AUG-22 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCURRY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 350.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was noted on County Road 4094 where the water was widespread and several feet deep. One person had to be rescued from their home. The flood waters did enter some structures in this area.

Flash Flood in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 22-AUG-22 11:30:00 to 22-AUG-22 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCURRY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 350.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was noted on County Road 4094 where the water was widespread and several feet deep. One person had to be rescued from their home. The flood waters did enter some structures in this area.

Flash Flood in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 22-AUG-22 11:30:00 to 22-AUG-22 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRANDALL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Part of Union Hill Rd was washed out, trapping 10 families.

Flash Flood in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 22-AUG-22 13:15:00 to 22-AUG-22 14:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALMER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Interstate 45 where it connects with Business I45 north of Palmer was closed due to water over the roadway. Traffic was blocked/stopped.

Flash Flood in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 22-AUG-22 11:00:00 to 22-AUG-22 14:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: FERRIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads in Red Oak were closed due to high water, and a bridge was washed out on Batchler Road.

Flash Flood in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 22-AUG-22 02:30:00 to 22-AUG-22 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYPEARL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Weakly Branch Road was closed due to high water/flooding, likely from the nearby creek.

Flash Flood in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 22-AUG-22 02:30:00 to 22-AUG-22 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELL BRANCH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Bee Creek Road near FM 66 was closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 22-AUG-22 04:00:00 to 22-AUG-22 06:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CREECHVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Spence Road, and Gin Road near Walker Creek Road were all closed due to high water.