Severe weather hits North Texas: See power outage maps, live road conditions

Marley Malenfant , Austin American-Statesman
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Severe storms in North Texas have knocked out power in thousands of homes and surrounding areas early Tuesday morning.

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport has grounded most of its flights, impacting nearly 500 flights.

Here's what we know:

Dallas power outage map

More than 600,000 Texans were without power as of 9:24 a.m. Tuesday.

In the event of a power outage in Dallas, you can reporter an outage to Oncor Electric Delivery by:

  • Using their online outage portal

  • Calling 888-313-4747

  • Texting OUT to 66267

  • The outage map highlights the regions in Dallas County with the most significant number of outages. As of approximately 9:30 a.m., 356,159 customers are without power in Dallas County. In Denton County, around 46,000 customers are affected, while in Tarrant County, 48,000 homes are without power. In Collin County, about 72,000 customers are experiencing power outages.

Flash flood warning in effect for parts of North Texas

The National Weather Service issued an updated flash flood warning Tuesday morning.

The warning affects several locations:

  • Fort Worth

  • Grand Prairie

  • Mansfield

  • Cedar Hill

  • Burleson

  • Lancaster

  • Waxahachie

  • Cleburne,

  • Ennis

  • Midlothian

  • Crowley

  • Gleen Heights

  • Red Oak

  • Granbury

  • Keene

  • Joshua

  • Alvarado

  • Rendon

  • Pecan Plantation

  • Ovilla

This warning remains in effect until noon Tuesday.

Map: Road closures, driving conditions in Texas

The NWS advises, "Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles."

What to do if driving in the rain

  • Turning on your headlights during daylight hours can enhance visibility and make your vehicle more noticeable to other drivers.

  • Drive in the middle lanes and stay on high ground, as rainwater tends to accumulate at the edges of roads.

  • Steer clear of puddles and low-lying areas of rainwater to avoid hydroplaning or losing control of your vehicle.

  • Trucks and buses can create a water spray that obstructs your visibility.

  • Do not drive through flooded areas, as the water's strong currents can sweep your vehicle away and cause severe damage to its mechanical and electrical systems.

See photos of damage from severe storms in North Texas

This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Dallas power outage map: More than 600,000 outages after severe storms