A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for North Texas as heavy rain continues to cause flooding problems. This warning includes Collin County until 1:00 PM.
**Timing:**
– In effect until 1:00 PM
– At 10:49 AM, Doppler radar showed thunderstorms producing heavy rain across Collin County
– Flooding was also reported on SH 78 in northeast Collin County
– Between 1 and 2 inches of rain has fallen in southern Collin County, with more heavy rain expected for the next few hours
**What to Expect:**
– Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms
– Flash flooding is ongoing or imminent
– Locations that may experience flash flooding include Dallas, Plano, McKinney, Frisco, Richardson, Allen, Wylie, Sachse, Murphy, Prosper, Royse City, Anna, Fairview, Princeton, Celina, Lucas, Melissa, Parker, Farmersville, and Van Alstyne
**Potential Impacts:**
– Flooding of small creeks and streams
– Flooding in urban areas
– Flooding on highways, streets, and underpasses
– Flooding in other poor drainage and low-lying areas
– Ponding on roadways is imminent or already occurring
**What to Do Now:**
– Turn around, don’t drown if you come across a flooded road
– Most flood deaths occur in vehicles
– Stay away from river banks and culverts, which can become unstable and unsafe
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