Flash Flood Warning Issued in Victoria, Texas
Flash Flood Warning was issued by the for Victoria County in Texas.
Flash Flood Warning
The alert was issued at 9:44 PM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 12:45 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 3 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly
Hazards
Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms
Potential Impact
Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include. Victoria, Victoria Riverside Park, Downtown Victoria, Victoria College, Victoria Detar Hospital North, Ball Airport Area, Victoria Mall, Victoria Colony Creek Country Club and Saxet Lakes. This includes the following highways. US Highway 59 near mile marker 638. US Highway 77 between mile markers 572 and 576. and near mile marker 584. US Highway 87 between mile markers 808 and 814
Areas Affected
The warning covers Victoria County 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.
