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Flash Flood Warning

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Edwards, TX; Val Verde, TX

Status In Progress Started 26 minutes ago
Ends
Issued
Severity Severe
Urgency Immediate
Certainty Likely

Details

At 634 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Loma Alta, Vinegarone and Devils River State Nat Area Del Norte.
Much of the run-off has made it's way into larger creeks and streams, meaning portions of the Devils River, West Nueces River, South Llano River and their larger tributaries will make low water crossings impassable for several hours with rapid rises that could be life-threatening at downstream locations.

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.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
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