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Flash Flood — Denton, TX

Jun 3, 2025

Property Damage
$60K
Flood Cause
Heavy Rain

On June 3 and 4, a cold front and a dryline served as focal points for thunderstorm development across North and Central Texas. These storms were associated with several instances of severe weather and flooding. Unfortunately Unfortunately one person died due to flooding in Dallas County, and a lightning strike killed one person and severely injured another person in Grayson County.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1278128). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Denton, TX

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

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