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Video captures Waymo stuck in high water amid flooding in Dallas
By Charles Nichelson at NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local
· 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 Southlake News
The video of a Waymo stuck in high water at the intersection of Fitzhugh and Capitol Avenues in Dallas raises questions about the autonomous vehicle's ability to navigate through flooded roads in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. This incident, combined with the recent software recall for nearly 4,000 robotaxis, may give pause to local residents who are considering using the service. As Waymo continues to operate in the region, it will be crucial for the company to demonstrate its vehicles' capability to handle the unique challenges of North Texas weather, including sudden thunderstorms and flash flooding. The fact that TXDOT urges drivers to turn around and avoid high water suggests that Waymo's vehicles should be able to make similar judgments to ensure passenger safety. As the company moves forward with its plans for expansion, it will be important for local officials and residents to monitor Waymo's performance in these types of situations.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 19, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local ·
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 DFW (KXAS) Local and curated for Southlake News readers.
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