Active AlertsVal Verde

Flash Flood Warning

Issued at Sun 2:52 AM Apr. 12
Issued by: National Weather Service
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. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
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Flash Flood Warning

Issued at Sun 4:31 AM Apr. 12
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

At 431 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms produced heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. Heavy rain has subsided for the time being, but additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Hazard: Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding.
Source: Radar.
Impact: Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Loma Alta, Vinegarone and Devils River State Nat Area Del Norte. This includes the following streams and drainage
S: Buckley Draw, South Llano River, Dolan Creek, Cow Creek, Red Bluff Creek, Jack Creek, Devils River, Dry Devils River, Middle Dolan Creek, West Dolan Creek and Mailtrail Creek.

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. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.

Flood Advisory

Issued at Sun 5:13 AM Apr. 12
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
Where: A portion of south central Texas, including the following counties, Edwards, Kinney, and Val Verde.
When: Until 645 AM CDT.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Additional Details: - At 511 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. - Storms moving from Mexico into southern Val Verde County near Del Rio will bring additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Del Rio, Rocksprings, Comstock, Loma Alta, Lake View, Carta Valley, Long Point, Amanda, Black Brush Point, Val Verde Park, Diablo East, Laughlin AFB, Standart, Governors Landing, Amistad Village, Cienegas Terrace, Box Canyon, Amistad Acres, Seminole Canyon State Park and Vinegarone. - 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. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.

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