On Thursday at 12:04 a.m. the NWS Fort Worth TX issued a flash flood warning. The warning is for Collin, Kaufman and Rockwall counties.

During heavy rainfall, there is a risk of flooding, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas. Remember to never drive through water on the road, even if it seems shallow. According to the NWS, as little as 12 inches of rapidly flowing water can carry away most cars.

A storm system that brought rain and snow to Southern California will move into Texas and the South by Wednesday, bringing flash flood and severe weather threat.

Assemble an emergency kit in advance to ensure your family's safety during a flood. This should include: Non-perishable food and water for at least three days. Flashlights, extra batteries and a phone charger. Waterproof containers for important documents. Protective gear, including gloves and sturdy boots​.

Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy additional state resources, including swiftwater rescue boat squads and urban search and rescue teams. Among them is a Fort Worth Fire Rescue squad, which deployed this morning to stage in Abilene and could be moved depending on the evolving situation.

A storm is bearing down on the southern Plains and Texas, where residents are bracing for severe weather, including flash flooding.

After an epic dry streak, the first real rain of winter fell in Southern California, bringing elevated risk of floods and landslides to areas recently burned by wildfires.

On Thursday at 3:55 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a flood watch valid from Friday 7 a.m. until Saturday 1 a.m. for Somerset County.

A storm system moving through the Dallas-Fort Worth area is expected to bring heavy rain, scattered showers, and thunderstorms, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a flood watch for parts of North Texas, including Collin, Dallas, Denton, Rockwall, and Tarrant counties.

On Wednesday at 1:21 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a flood watch valid from Friday 1 a.m. until Saturday 1 p.m. for Westmoreland Ridges and Fayette Ridges as well as Westmoreland and Fayette counties.

A flash-flood watch went into effect at 10 a.m. Sunday that includes fire-scarred areas of Souther California, with forecasters boosting their predictions for rainfall that carry the risk of significant flash flooding and debris.