A flood warning from the National Weather Service Fort Worth has parts of Collin County on alert this morning after recent rain pushed streams up toward their banks. Minor flooding has been reported along Sister Grove Creek near the town of Blue Ridge, and low-lying rural roads, plus surrounding farm and ranch land, are expected to see shallow flooding. Officials are urging residents to stay away from riverbanks and to avoid driving on any road that has water over it.
According to local coverage by the Fort Worth Star‑Telegram, the National Weather Service issued the warning yesterday and cited rising water levels on Sister Grove Creek along with local reports of minor flooding near Blue Ridge.
In its bulletin, the National Weather Service Fort Worth warned, "Do not drive cars through flooded areas," noting that even 6 inches of fast-moving water can knock a person off their feet and 12 inches can carry away most cars. The agency also listed 24.0 feet as the level at which minor out-of-bank flooding is expected along Sister Grove Creek, a threshold that puts nearby pastureland and low roads at risk.
What To Watch And Where To Go
Rural roads and farm and ranch land along Sister Grove Creek near Blue Ridge are the first places likely to see water over the banks, per the Fort Worth Star‑Telegram. Residents are advised to move animals to higher ground when possible, steer clear of low-water crossings, and check local county or city road-closure pages before heading out. If you come across a flooded roadway, remember the rule: Turn Around, Don’t Drown.
