Flood Advisory for Collingsworth, TX; Donley, TX; Gray, TX +1 more
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Where: A portion of the Panhandle of Texas, including the following counties,...
Official alert brief
WHAT
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
WHERE
A portion of the Panhandle of Texas, including the following counties, Collingsworth, Donley, Gray and Wheeler.
WHEN
Until 115 AM CDT.
IMPACTS
Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 1003 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mclean, Lefors, Alanreed, Kellerville, Lake Mcclellan, Lela and Dozier. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe.