Flood Advisory for Kimble, TX; Mason, TX; Menard, TX +1 more
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What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Where: Kimble County in west central Texas... Southwestern Mason County in west central Texas... Southeastern Menard County in west central Texas... East Central Sutton County in west central...
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. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Kimble County in west central Texas... Southwestern Mason County in west central Texas... Southeastern Menard County in west central Texas... East Central Sutton County in west central Texas... * WHEN...Until 1230 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 935 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.25 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 1.25 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Junction, Yates Crossing, Segovia, South Llano River State Park, London, Saline, Telegraph, Long Mountain, Roosevelt, Hext, Us-83 Near The Kimble-Menard County Line, Cleo, The Intersection Of Us-83 And Ranch Road 1773, Us-377 Near The Kimble-Menard County Line, Us-83 Near The Kerr-Kimble County Line, Erna, The Intersection Of I-10 And Us 290, I-10 Near The Kimble-Kerr County Line, Us-377 Near The Kimble-Edwards County Line and I-10 Near The Sutton-Kimble County Line. This includes Interstate 10 between Mile Markers 431 and 477. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Advisory issued October 15 at 9:35PM CDT until October 16 at 12:30AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS San Angelo TX. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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