Flood Advisory for Edwards, TX; Val Verde, TX
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What is happening
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. Where: West Central Edwards County in south central Texas... East Central Val Verde County in south central Texas... When: Until 1215 AM CDT.
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.
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...West Central Edwards County in south central Texas... East Central Val Verde County in south central Texas... * WHEN...Until 1215 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry creeks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 911 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 3 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... Comstock, Loma Alta, Carta Valley, Box Canyon, Amistad Acres, Seminole Canyon State Park, Devils River State Nat Area Big Satan, Pafford Crossing, Devils River State Nat Area Del Norte and Vinegarone. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Advisory issued October 15 at 9:11PM CDT until October 16 at 12:15AM 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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