GAINESVILLE, Texas — The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for Cooke County and western Grayson County until 11:15 PM Friday after Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the region. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain fell within hours, with rainfall rates reaching 1 to 2 inches per hour. Communities throughout the county including Gainesville, Muenster, Lindsay, Callisburg, Valley View, and Lake Kiowa experienced the flooding conditions. The NWS warned that additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches were possible, creating dangerous conditions for small creeks, streams, urban areas, highways, and low-lying locations. A flood watch remained in effect for much of North Texas from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. The storms marked a dramatic shift from what had been a remarkably dry October across the region, with DFW International Airport recording 1.25 inches of rain Friday alone. The severe weather brought more than just flooding concerns. Gusty winds of up to 50 mph accompanied the storms, capable of knocking down tree limbs and blowing around unsecured objects. Several North Texas counties, including Cooke, were placed under severe thunderstorm watches until midnight Friday. Meteorologists attributed the heavy rainfall to a slow-moving storm system crossing the region. Precipitation chances were expected to decrease notably in the early morning hours Saturday, falling to around 30% by 7 AM for most areas. However, a second wave of lighter rain was forecast to move through Saturday afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service warned residents not to drive through flooded areas, noting that most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Authorities emphasized being especially cautious at night when it's harder to recognize flooding dangers. Total rainfall amounts for the weekend were projected at 1 to 3 inches for most of North Texas, with isolated higher amounts between 4 to 5 inches in some locations. The storms were expected to impact weekend activities and events across Cooke County, though the moisture brought welcome relief after weeks of dry conditions. Local emergency management officials monitored the situation throughout the evening, and residents in flood-prone areas were advised to stay alert and prepared to take action if conditions worsened.