Flood Advisory for Hudspeth, TX
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- Hudspeth
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What is happening
What: Arroyo and small stream 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. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. Where: Northwestern Hudspeth County in western Texas... When: Until 200 AM MDT.
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. Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain. Arroyos, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.
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* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northwestern Hudspeth County in western Texas... * WHEN...Until 200 AM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 954 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall of up to 0.5 to 1.5 inches is expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Dell City and Cornudas. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Advisory issued October 24 at 9:54PM MDT until October 25 at 2:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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