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A record-tying 1.5 inches of rain fell at DFW Airport, ending a wet August with a rainfall surplus.

The heaviest rain is moving south, and chances for more showers in North Texas are expected to be low for the rest of the day.

DALLAS - A record-tying amount of rain fell at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport yesterday, with 1.5 inches officially recorded. This ties the previous record set on the same date back in 1991.

The rainfall caps off a wet August, which recorded a surplus of almost three inches for the month. The heavy downpours have been a major factor in flash flood warnings issued for Dallas County and other parts of North Texas.

DFW Rainfall Totals

What we know:

Flash flood warnings were issued late yesterday and into this morning, primarily affecting area

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