Active AlertsMontague

Flash Flood Warning

Issued at Thu 4:55 AM Oct. 1
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has extended the Flash Flood Warning for Northwestern Cooke County in north central Texa
S: Montague County in north central Texa
S: Until 700 AM CDT. At 455 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms continuing to produce moderate to heavy rain across Montague and northwest Cooke Counties. Radar estimates and rain gauge reports indicate 3 to 6 inches of rain have fallen overnight. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is likely ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Hazard: Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
Source: Radar and automated gauges.
Impact: Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Bowie, Nocona, Muenster, St. Jo, Lake Nocona, Lake Muenster, Sunset, Lake Amon G Carter, Hubert H Moss Lake, Nocona Hills, Montague, Bonita, Mallard, Capps Corner, Forestburg, Belcherville, Bulcher, Fruitland, Illinois Bend and Spanish Fort.

Recommended Action

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

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