Be prepared to react to today’s severe weather

Published on November 04, 2022

City staff is prepared for a strong possibility of storms, and Fort Worth residents are urged to watch for severe weather passing through North Texas today.

According to the U.S. National Weather Service in Fort Worth, severe storms will be possible this afternoon and evening as an upper-level storm system moves through the area. The best storm potential and highest severe weather threat will likely be along and east of the I-35 corridor.

Large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes are all possible with this system. Locally heavy rain may cause flooding in some locations.

Cooler, drier air will likely enter from the northwest tonight as storms exit to the east.

Know your flood risks before you go

fort Worth has installed high-water warning flashers at some of the most dangerous road flooding areas. When you see lights flashing, follow these simple safety rules:

• Turn around; the roadway is closed because water is over the road.
• Never drive around barricades. Water on the roadway can be much deeper than it appears, and water levels can rise quickly.
• If lights are not flashing and water is over the road, do not drive through water. The best warning system is common sense.
• Check the real-time status of high-water warning flasher locations.

If you have questions or concerns about drainage issues, use the MyFW app to report flooding or clogged storm drain inlets. Contact the City Call Center at 817- 392-1234 or email the Stormwater Division.

In case of an emergency, call 911.

Sign up for alerts

Today’s storms underscore the need for every resident to receive reliable weather warnings.

Residents can register for a free service called Fort Worth Texas Alerts. In the event of community emergencies, an emergency alert will be sent by text or email. Or residents can sign up for optional weather warning alerts via text, email or voice calls.

The city’s Fire Department Office of Emergency Management manages the emergency alert system designed to be one of the tools used to alert residents of hazardous conditions.

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