Flood Advisory until 06:30PM
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Texas, including the following counties, Uvalde and Zavala.
* WHEN...Until 630 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 324 PM CDT, Heavy rainfall from earlier this morning has produced an estimated 1 to 2 inches of rainfall across western Uvalde and Zavala counties. Runoff from earlier heavy rains combined with light rain this afternoon will lead to arroyo and small stream flooding. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Uvalde, Crystal City, La Pryor, Washer, Blewett, Uvalde Estates, Dabney, Cline, Laguna, Las Colonias, Montell, Reagan Wells, Cometa and Chula Vista-River Spur. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* AFFECTED AREAS: UVALDE, TX ... ZAVALA, TX
Instructions:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. 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.
Address/Location
Uvalde Police Department
964 W Main St
Uvalde, TX 78801
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 830-278-9147
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Flood Advisory