DFW Heavy Rain & Storms — What Homeowners Should Know About Their Fence
November 20, 2025
November 20, 2025
DFW Heavy Rain & Storms — What Homeowners Should Know About Their Fence
North Texas has been hit with hours of steady rain, and with even stronger storms expected tonight, this kind of weather can quickly start affecting your fence — especially if it’s older, leaning, or built on soft soil.
When the ground becomes oversaturated, the soil around your fence posts loses stability. This can lead to:
When the ground becomes oversaturated, the soil around your fence posts loses stability. This can lead to:
- Leaning or shifting posts
- Fence panels pulling away
- Gates that suddenly won’t close right
- Soil erosion and washed-out areas along the fence line






