Flood Advisory for Lamar, TX
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. Where: Northeastern Lamar County in north central Texas... When: Until 800 AM CDT.
Official alert brief
WHAT
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
WHERE
Northeastern Lamar County in north central Texas...
WHEN
Until 800 AM CDT.
IMPACTS
Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 501 AM 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 2.5 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... Arthur City, Novice, Faught and Midcity.
Instructions
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.