Active AlertsKnox

Flood Advisory

Issued at Thu 1:20 AM Oct. 15
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where: Baylor County in northern Texa
S: Southeastern Foard County in northern Texa
S: Knox County in northern Texa
S: Southern Wilbarger County in northern Texa
S:
When: Until 430 AM CDT.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways.
Additional Details: - At 120 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 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Seymour, Munday, Knox City, Benjamin, Goree, Red Springs, Bomarton, Vera, Lake Kemp, Mabelle, Rhineland, Gilliland, Grayback, Truscott, Westover and Lake Diversion. - 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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