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Flash Flood — Tarrant, TX

Aug 22, 2022

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, a

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1053530). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Tarrant, TX

This event is one of many recorded floods in Tarrant County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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