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City of Sweetwater, TX
Thursday November 7th, 2024 :: 01:32 a.m. CST

Advisory

Flood Watch until 03:00PM Friday

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

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

* WHEN...From this evening through Friday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Numerous showers and thunderstorms are forecast to develop across the Big Country and western Concho Valley this evening into the afternoon hours Friday. Heavy rainfall is expected with 1 to 3 inches likely across the watch area, although localized amounts of 4 inches or more are possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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

Instructions:

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

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:
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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