Flood Advisory Issued
From
Kenedy
Sent
Tue, May 9 @ 8:36pm
Description
Flood Advisory issued May 9 at 8:27PM CDT until May 9 at 11:30PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Texas, including the following
counties, DeWitt and Karnes.
* WHEN...Until 1130 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 824 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Up to 3 inches of rain have
fallen. This area has received heavy rains in the last couple
of days making soils saturated allowing for a more rapid
runoff.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 3 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Cuero, Kenedy, Karnes City, Yorktown, Runge, Nordheim,
Thomaston, Cotton Patch, Choate, Meyersville, Arneckville, El
Oso, Zunkerville and Coy City.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
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