Rains are still coming down across Dallas-Fort Worth, with the highest totals in eastern Dallas County and pools forming on roads throughout the region.
DALLAS — Areal flood warnings remain in effect for Dallas and Tarrant counties through 4 p.m. on Monday, but the overnight storms have already brought deep pooling, and morning commute headaches aplenty, to roads throughout the North Texas region.
More than seven inches of rain fell over DFW Airport overnight, with the City of Balch Springs — located just east of Dallas — reporting more than 10 inches of rain in just a few hours.
Cars across the Metroplex can be seen stranded on the sides of roads, seemingly in the wake of drivers attempting — and failing — to drive through flooded stretches of road.
Watch live radar of the still-active storms here:
Arlington
Arlington Public Works is advising drivers to avoid several roads due to high water.
Balch Springs
In Balch Springs, the rain has led to power outages and reports of flooding Arrowdell Road at Hickory Creek. The city has opened the Balch Springs Recreation Center as a shelter in the meantime.
Some residents had to be rescued from their homes in Balch Springs.
Dallas, Dallas County
An areal flood warning was issued for Dallas County until 4 p.m.
Dallas ISD said some buses may be delayed as they navigate through the city.
For any questions about DISD transportation, the district urges parents to call 972-925-4BUS.
Dallas Police said it was responding to several high water calls in the city.
“Be prepared to find alternate routes today,” tweeted Dallas Police.
According to Dallas Fire & Rescue, crews have responded to roughly 200 high water incidents since Sunday night.
According to a breakdown from Dallas Fire-Rescue, crews responded to 195 high-water incidents, 2 water in building and 39 water rescue calls between 6 p.m. Sunday and 2:30 p.m. Monday.
In Dallas County, there are more than 8,300 customers without power, according to Oncor.
Dallas Police reported that at least 22 squad cars were damaged or destroyed in Monday’s storms.
Dallas Area Rapid Transit has also sent out a notice warning rides that both its bus and light rail services could be delayed this morning due to flooding concerns.
Duncanville
The City of Duncanville, meanwhile, is warning families that its school buses could see delays this morning because of the rains.
Ellis County
A Flash Flood Warning has been extended for Ellis County until 3:15 p.m.
Fort Worth, Tarrant County
An areal flood warning has been issued for Tarrant County until 4 p.m.
Fort Worth ISD said said there may be delays for bus routes Monday afternoon due to flooding in the area.
In Fort Worth, MedStar reported that it responded to at least 23 crashes overnight and conducted at least one water rescue.
Roads across North Texas are experiencing backups due to weather-related concerns.
According to Fort Worth Fire, crews are responding to 133 high water investigations since Sunday evening.
Fort Worth Police tweeted Monday morning that drivers should avoid driving on Forest Park from I-30 to Weatherford Street as Trinity River levels were overflowing onto the road.
In Tarrant County, Oncor said there were more than 6,900 customers without power.
Remember: As it’s difficult to determine the depth of flooding on roads, officials recommend drivers never proceed through pools with their cars. In situations where that’s unavoidable, here’s what officials recommend you do.
Henderson County
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for Henderson County until 2:30 p.m.
Johnson County
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for Johnson County including Burleson, Cleburne and Keene until 1:15 p.m.
Mesquite
Mesquite ISD said students on buses have arrived to campuses, but some of them who were not able to get dropped off to their home campuses were taken to the nearest accessible campus. Those students will be fed and supervised by staff, MISD said.
Power outages
Here is a breakdown of power outages in North Texas according to Oncor, as of 1:15 p.m.
In Collin County, there are 2,471 customers without power.
In Denton County, there are 303 customers without power.
In Dallas County, there are 8,357 customers without power.
In Ellis County, there are 839 customers without power.
In Hunt County, there are 30 customers without power.
In Johnson County, there are 204 customers without power.
In Kaufman County, there are 124 customers without power.
In Parker County, there are 218 customers without power.
In Rockwall County, there are 443 customers without power.
In Tarrant County, there are 6,963 customers without power.
In Wise County, there are 22 customers without power.
TEXRail
TEXRail is operating at reduced speeds due to safety.
“Riders can expect delays throughout the day as the rain continues,” the TEXRail.
This is a developing story. It will be updated with additional details as they come.