Active AlertsLamar

Flood Advisory

Issued at Fri 8:52 AM Jun. 19
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where: Lamar County in north central Texa
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When: Until 1145 AM CDT.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Additional Details: - At 851 AM 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 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Paris, Reno, Blossom, Roxton, Lake Crook, Lake Gibbons, Camp Maxey, Powderly, Sumner, Pat Mayse Lake, Arthur City, Pattonville, Forest Hill, Deport, Novice, Toco, Sun Valley, Atlas, Faught and Glory.

Recommended Action

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

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