A wet and storm-filled weekend brought widely uneven rainfall totals across the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, with some areas seeing heavy downpours while others recorded much lighter precipitation.

Between Friday and Sunday, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport recorded nearly 4.6 inches of rain, according to the National Weather Service. When combined with earlier rainfall during the week, the airport has received more than 7 inches of rain in early June—nearly double the monthly average of 3.7 inches.

Flooding reported in multiple North Texas areas

While DFW Airport saw significant accumulation, rainfall totals varied considerably across the region. Meteorologists reported localized flooding in several areas, including communities south of the metroplex such as Alvarado and Waxahachie, as well as eastern locations like Rockwall and parts of Kaufman County.

Fort Worth and Arlington experienced lighter rainfall in comparison, with totals close to an inch over the three-day period.

Meteorologists point to slow-moving storms

Patricia Sanchez, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service office in Fort Worth, said the uneven distribution of rainfall is consistent with recent weather patterns across North Texas.

She explained that slow-moving storm systems can concentrate heavy rainfall over limited areas, leading to sharp differences in totals even between nearby locations. This effect has become more noticeable as seasonal weather patterns transition from spring into summer.

Sanchez added that multiple rounds of storms, like those seen over the weekend, can intensify these localized differences and increase the risk of flooding in certain areas.

Why rainfall varied so widely

Meteorologists say the weekend’s storm system produced scattered, slow-moving rain bands that repeatedly moved over some communities while bypassing others. This led to “rainfall pockets,” where some neighborhoods received heavy soaking while nearby areas stayed relatively dry.

The result was a highly uneven rainfall map across North Texas, even within short distances.