Flood Advisory for Kimble, TX; Menard, TX; Schleicher, TX +1 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Kimble, Menard, Schleicher, Sutton
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- Official severity
- Minor
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- Likely
What is happening
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Where: Northwestern Kimble County in west central Texas... Southwestern Menard County in west central Texas... Southeastern Schleicher County in west central Texas... Northeastern Sutton County in...
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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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northwestern Kimble County in west central Texas... Southwestern Menard County in west central Texas... Southeastern Schleicher County in west central Texas... Northeastern Sutton County in west central Texas... * WHEN...Until 1000 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 653 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.75 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Eldorado, Menard, Fort Mckavett, The Intersection Of Us-190 And Ranch Road 2084, Camp Sol Mayer, The Intersection Of Ranch Road 2596 And Ranch Road 864, Us-277 Near The Sutton- Schleicher County Line and The Intersection Of Us-83 And Highway 29. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Official revisions
- Alert
Flood Advisory issued October 15 at 6:53PM CDT until October 15 at 10:00PM 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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