Flood Advisory for Cameron, TX
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- Cameron
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- Minor
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What is happening
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Where: East Central Cameron County in deep south Texas... When: Until 845 PM CDT.
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.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...East Central Cameron County in deep south Texas... * WHEN...Until 845 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 739 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. Some locations that will experience flooding include... South Padre Island, Holly Beach, Laguna Vista Police Department, Laguna Heights, Port Isabel High School, Port Isabel City Hall, Port Isabel Lighthouse, Port Isabel Fire And Police Department, South Padre Island Convention Center, Beach Access Five, Beach Access Four, South Padre Island Birding Center, Garria Elementary School, Beach Access Six, Washington Park, South Padre Island Police Department, U.s. Coast Guard Station, Bayview and Port Isabel--Laguna Heights. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Official revisions
- Update
Flood Advisory issued October 7 at 7:39PM CDT until October 7 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Official revision - Alert
Flood Advisory issued October 7 at 6:50PM CDT until October 7 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Brownsville TX. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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