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City of Sweetwater, TX
Wednesday October 4th, 2023 :: 06:23 p.m. CDT

Alert

Flood Advisory until 08:15PM Wednesday

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of west central Texas, including the following county, Fisher.

* WHEN...Until 815 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 622 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Hamlin, Rotan, Roby, Longworth, Sylvester, Hobbs, Mccaulley, Hitson and Us-180 Near The Fisher-Scurry County Line. - This includes the following Low Water Crossings... SH 70 crossing The Draw Southeast of Rotan, US 180 crossing 7 miles west of Roby, FM 611 crossing 1 mile west of Rotan and FM 611 crossing 7 miles west of Rotan. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: FISHER, TX

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. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Address/Location
City of Sweetwater, TX
900 E Broadway Ave
Sweetwater, TX 79556

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 325-235-4304

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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

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