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City of Ballinger, Texas Emergency Alert System
Friday May 12th, 2023 :: 10:29 a.m. CDT

Advisory

Flood Watch until 07:00PM Saturday

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...A portion of west central Texas, including the following counties, Coke, Crockett, Fisher, Haskell, Irion, Jones, Nolan, Runnels, Schleicher, Shackelford, Sterling, Taylor, Throckmorton and Tom Green.

* WHEN...From 7 PM CDT this evening through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Expect heavy rainfall and possible flash flooding due to an upper level disturbance moving across, abundant low and mid level moisture and a cold front moving through. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are possible with locally higher amounts. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: FISHER ... NOLAN ... STERLING ... COKE ... RUNNELS ... IRION ... TOM GREEN ... CROCKETT ... SCHLEICHER ... HASKELL ... THROCKMORTON ... JONES ... SHACKELFORD ... TAYLOR

Instructions:

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Address/Location
City of Ballinger, Texas Emergency Alert System
700 Railroad Ave
Ballinger, TX 76821

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 325-365-3511

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Possible (p <= ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Watch

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