Active AlertsHardeman
Flood Advisory
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where: Southwestern Jackson County in southwestern Oklahoma Foard County in northern Texa
S: Hardeman County in northern Texa
S: Knox County in northern Texa
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When: Until 1030 PM CDT.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Additional Details: - At 729 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Quanah, Knox City, Crowell, Benjamin, Chillicothe, Margaret, Truscott, Thalia, Gilliland, Medicine Mound, Goodlett, Rhineland and Copper Breaks State Park. - 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.