ZAPATA; JIM HOGG; BROOKS — Multiple rounds of locally heavy rainfall are expected between Saturday night and early Monday morning across the Rio Grande Plains and Brush Country. The first round is most likely between midnight and mid-morning Sunday, when 1 to 2 inches with locally 3 or more inches of rain may fall. The second round is expected Sunday night into early Monday morning, when an additional 1 to 3 inches with locally 4 inches or more may fall.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of Deep South Texas, including the following counties, Brooks, Jim Hogg and Zapata.
* WHEN...From 6 PM CST this evening through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of arroyos and streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Some arroyos may rise out of their banks near where heaviest rains fall. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Highest concern includes locations in Zapata, such as Medina Addition, as well as more populated areas of Hebbronville and Falfurrias, including along state highways 16, 359, and 285.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Potential for heavy rainfall, including two windows where rainfall rates could reach 2 inches per hour for two hours both late tonight and early Sunday morning, and again Sunday night through mid morning Monday. - Concern is highest across populated areas, including the cities of Zapata, Hebbronville, and Falfurrias. Flood prone areas along or near arroyos in Jim Hogg and Zapata are at most risk, but high water could also flood open rangeland. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Zapata; Jim Hogg; Brooks can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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