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Flash Flood Warning for Dawson, TX; Gaines, TX

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Dawson, Gaines
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What is happening

At 858 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by...

What the bulletin says to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

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Bulletin details

At 858 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Seminole, Seagraves, Seagraves Airport, Gaines County Airport, Welch, McKenzie Lake, Loop, Gaines County Park, Paynes Corner, Punkin Center and Patricia.

Lifecycle record

Official revisions

4 captured
  1. Update

    Flash Flood Warning issued August 13 at 8:58PM CDT until August 13 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

    Official revision
  2. Update

    Flash Flood Warning issued August 13 at 7:27PM CDT until August 13 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

    Official revision
  3. Update

    Flash Flood Warning issued August 13 at 6:20PM CDT until August 13 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

    Official revision
  4. Alert

    Flash Flood Warning issued August 13 at 5:04PM CDT until August 13 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

    Official revision

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Midland/Odessa TX. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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