Active AlertsChihuahua, TX
Flood Advisory
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where: A portion of Deep South Texas, including the following county, Hidalgo.
When: Until midnight CDT tonight.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.
Additional Details: - At 959 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Overflowing poor drainage areas have already caused minor flooding in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 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 Mission, Palmview, Penitas, Sullivan City, La Joya, Palmhurst, Sharyland, Los Ebanos, Alton, Citrus City, Doffing, Doctor Americo Paredes Elementary School, Narciso G. Cavazos Elementary School, La Homa, Ann Richards Middle School, Palmview High School, Abram-Perezville, West Sharyland, Cesar Chavez Middle School and Alton Memorial Junior High School. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.