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Flood Watch

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Zapata; Jim Hogg; Brooks

Status In Progress Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
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Severity Severe
Urgency Future
Certainty Possible

Details

Multiple rounds of locally heavy rainfall are expected through early Monday morning. The first round is most likely between midnight and mid-morning Sunday, when 2 to 3 inches with locally 4 or more inches of rain may fall. The second round is expected Sunday night into early Monday morning, when an additional 1 to 3 inches with locally 4 inches or more possible.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...A portion of Deep South Texas, including the following counties, Brooks, Jim Hogg and Zapata.
* WHEN...Through Monday morning.
* 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. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Potential for heavy rainfall, including two windows where rainfall rates could reach 2 inches per hour for two hours both late tonight and early Sunday morning, and again Sunday night through mid morning Monday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.
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