Active AlertsKnox

Flood Advisory

Issued at Wed 7:29 PM Oct. 14
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

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
S:
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

Recommended Action

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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