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Flash Flooding in North Dallas Kills Man, Strands Motorists

Emergency teams continue high-water rescues following storms that dumped more rain than forecast over Dallas County

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A man died in Dallas when his truck became submerged in floodwaters during severe storms on Tuesday night, June 3, according to Dallas Fire-Rescue.

Overview

  • A man died after his pickup became submerged under the I-635 bridge near 12900 Park Central Drive during Tuesday night’s flash flooding.
  • Dallas Fire-Rescue’s swift-water team conducted multiple high-water rescues and discovered one victim deceased after water levels receded.
  • The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for Dallas County from late Tuesday until about 3 a.m. Wednesday after storms delivered up to four inches of rain.
  • Floodwaters spread into Denton and Collin counties, where gusts over 60 mph and hail compounded storm impacts.
  • Lightning and strong winds caused power outages for more than 25,000 residents across the Dallas-Fort Worth area.