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Heavy Rain Continues in Denton County

7:27 AM Radar

Traffic Issues and Road Closures

  • I-35W Closure: Northbound lanes of I-35W at Oak Street (in Denton) were closed due to high water on the roadway, as confirmed by social media reports and law enforcement around 4:45-5:00 AM. Drivers should seek alternate routes, such as eastbound FM 428 or southbound US 77, and use extreme caution.
  • General Hazards: Scattered heavy rain is causing ponding and reduced visibility on major roads like US 380, FM 156, and I-35E. No other major closures are reported as of 7:25 AM, but conditions can change rapidly.
Issue TypeLocationStatusTime Reported
Flash Flood WarningSouthwestern Denton County (Denton, Argyle, Justin)Active until 8:15 AM 5:12 AM
Road Closure (High Water)I-35W NB at Oak Street, DentonClosed5:45 AM
Heavy Rain/PondingUS 380, FM 156, I-35EOngoing hazards6:00 AM