Flash Flood Warning Issued in Kimble, Mason and Sutton, Texas
Flash Flood Warning was issued by the for Kimble, Mason and Sutton Counties in Texas.
Flash Flood Warning
The alert was issued at 6:15 AM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 9:15 AM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as likely.
Storm Details
Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 4 and 8 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly
Hazards
Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding
Potential Impact
Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include. Junction, Mason, South Llano River State Park, Segovia, Telegraph, London, Roosevelt, Streeter, Hilda, Hedwigs Hill, Loyal Valley, Cleo, and Us-377 Near The Kimble-Edwards County Line. This includes Interstate 10 between Mile Markers 415 and 477. This includes the following Low Water Crossings. US HWY 377 crossing South Llano River, Park Road 73 crossing South Llano River, RM 385 crossing Perdenales River, RM 385 crossing Falls Prong, US HWY 377 crossing 2 miles North of Telegraph, FM 2169 crossing Johnson Fork Creek, RM 2291 crossings along Bear Creek, CR 150 crossing South Llano River, FM 2169 crossing Johnson Fork Creek and FM 2169 crossing Johnson Fork Creek
Areas Affected
The warning covers Kimble, Mason and Sutton Counties in Texas.
Safety Information
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. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
