Active AlertsIndustry, TX

Flash Flood Warning

Issued at Sun 4:41 PM 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 aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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Flood Watch

Issued at Sun 3:32 PM Apr. 12
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
Where: A portion of southeast Texas, including the following counties, Austin, Brazos, Burleson, Colorado, Grimes, Madison and Washington.
When: Through Monday morning.
Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
Additional Details: - Slow moving, training showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop somewhere within the watch area this afternoon and continue into this evening or overnight tonight. Generally expecting totals of 1 to 3 inches, but isolated higher amounts of 3 to 6 inches will be possible if strong thunderstorms move over the same area. Rainfall rates of 2-4" per hour will be possible within the strongest storms. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Special Weather Statement

Issued at Sun 6:12 PM Apr. 12
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

At 612 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Industry to near Schulenburg. Movement was east at 20 mph.
Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
Source: Radar indicated.
Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include Bellville, Columbus, Weimar, Industry, New Ulm, and Frelsburg.

Recommended Action

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Flood Advisory

Issued at Sun 6:28 PM Apr. 12
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where: A portion of southeast Texas, including the following counties, Austin and Colorado.
When: Until 930 PM CDT.
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 627 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Heavy rainfall occurred in this area earlier this afternoon leading to quicker transition to runoff. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen earlier this afternoon in addition to the rain currently falling. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Weimar, Industry, Frelsburg and New Ulm. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

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