Flash Flood Warning issued November 8 at 5:13PM CST until November 8 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
- Level
- Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
- Region
- North America
- Category
- Weather
- Source
- NWS / NOAA weather
At 513 PM CST, emergency management reported flooding across the
warned area with several roads flooded, including around US highway
377, from Erwin Draw. Areas near Kickapoo Cavern State Park and
Devils River Natural Area - Del Norte from Dolan Creek have flooding
as well. Between 2 and 5 inches of rain have fallen over the past 24
to 36 hours. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in
the warned area.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Recent rains producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, along
highways where low water crossings exist.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Rocksprings, Loma Alta, Carta Valley, Vinegarone, Kickapoo Cavern
State Park, Devils River State Nat Area Del Norte, Devil's Sinkhole
State Natural Area, Devils River State Nat Area Big Satan, Devils
Shores and Pafford Crossing.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
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.
- In the last 30 days
- 2248th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather