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Video captures Waymo stuck in high water amid flooding in Dallas
By Charles Nichelson at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· June 19, 2026
· 2 min read
Dallas resident Sarah DelSota shared this video of a Waymo stuck in water at the intersection of Fitzhugh and Capitol Avenues in Dallas.
NBC 5 has reached out to Waymo for comment.
Several Dallas roads were flooded Friday morning due to thunderstorms.
NBC 5 saw video of flooding spe...
Key takeaway NBC 5 saw video of flooding specifically around Northwest Highway, as well as Walnut Hill and I-35 in Northwest Dallas.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
The video of a Waymo stuck in high water in Dallas raises questions about the autonomous vehicle's ability to navigate severe weather conditions in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. As a community in Denton County, Trophy Club residents often commute to Dallas for work or other activities, and may encounter similar flooding situations. The incident also comes on the heels of a software recall for Waymo's robotaxis due to issues with recognizing construction zones, which may heighten concerns about the vehicles' overall safety and reliability. With Waymo operating in several US markets, including potentially in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, local residents may be watching to see how the company addresses these issues and ensures the safety of its passengers and other road users. The fact that TXDOT urges drivers to turn around and avoid high water is a reminder that even human drivers can struggle with flooded roads, and autonomous vehicles are not immune to these challenges.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 19, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Dallas resident Sarah DelSota shared this video of a Waymo stuck in water at the intersection of Fitzhugh and Capitol Avenues in Dallas.
NBC 5 has reached out to Waymo for comment.
Several Dallas roads were flooded Friday morning due to thunderstorms.
NBC 5 saw video of flooding spe...
When was this published? This article was first published on June 19, 2026 by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) and curated for The Trophy Club readers.
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