Flash flooding in North Texas leads to high-water rescues, road closures and submerged cars

A state of disaster has been declared in Dallas County after a day of intense, deadly rainfall. High water rescues happened again and again as many parts of North Texas received record rainfall with vehicles being left stranded and people stuck in their homes.

Dallas weather: Flooding update evening Aug. 22
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Areas across North Texas are dealing with damage due to strong storms Sunday night and Monday morning. More rain is expected to head our way this week.

Flooding damages dozens of Dallas Police vehicles

Dallas Fire-Rescue and the Dallas Police Department were already facing a shortage of emergency vehicles because of delays from manufacturers. 

Dallas flash flooding leaves some waking up to flooded apartments, damaged cars

Flash flooding swamped parts of East Dallas and Fair Park, leaving some people waking up to flooding in their apartments. For one resident, the water came in to her loft so quickly that she had to retreat to the second floor.

Flooding damage in Mesquite
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Crews in Mesquite responded to an area near I-635 and Military Parkway.

Flooding rescues in Seagoville
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Children, animals and dozens of others are helped to safety through deep floodwaters in Seagoville.

Flooding forces evacuations in Balch Springs
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?This is the worst I've seen it, and we've lived here for about 25 years,? said Rick Waltz, a Balch Springs homeowner who had his roof collapse in the rain.

Here's what to do after your car is flooded

One flood expert says it is crucial to reach out to your insurance company.

Dallas Weather Update August 22
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Flash flood warnings in effect for a number of counties in North Texas

Flash Flood Warnings issued Monday for parts of North Texas

A Flash Flood Warning remains in effect for Dallas and Tarrant counties, as well as other parts of the DFW Metroplex. Find out how much rain has already fallen and how much more is expected to fall Monday and throughout the week.