Flood Advisory for Edwards, TX; Kinney, TX; Val Verde, TX
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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 creeks. Water over roadways. Where: Southwestern Edwards County in south central Texas... Western Kinney County in south central Texas... Southeastern Val...
What the bulletin says to do
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. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southwestern Edwards County in south central Texas... Western Kinney County in south central Texas... Southeastern Val Verde County in south central Texas... * WHEN...Until midnight CDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry creeks. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 602 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated steady rain that is locally heavy at times. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen so far today with additional rain expected through tonight into Friday morning. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Del Rio, Comstock, Lake View, Long Point, Val Verde Park, Laughlin AFB, Black Brush Point, Amanda, Diablo East, Cienegas Terrace, Governors Landing, Carta Valley, Amistad Village, Standart, Amistad Acres, Box Canyon, Seminole Canyon State Park, 277 North Campground, 277 South Boat Ramp and Devils Shores. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Advisory issued October 29 at 6:02PM CDT until October 30 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Austin/San Antonio TX. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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