EDWARDS, TX; Kinney, TX; Val Verde, TX — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southwestern Edwards County in south central Texas... Western Kinney County in south central Texas... Southeastern Val Verde County in south central Texas...
* WHEN...Until midnight CDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry creeks. Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 602 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated steady rain that is locally heavy at times. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen so far today with additional rain expected through tonight into Friday morning. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Del Rio, Comstock, Lake View, Long Point, Val Verde Park, Laughlin AFB, Black Brush Point, Amanda, Diablo East, Cienegas Terrace, Governors Landing, Carta Valley, Amistad Village, Standart, Amistad Acres, Box Canyon, Seminole Canyon State Park, 277 North Campground, 277 South Boat Ramp and Devils Shores. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Edwards, TX; Kinney, TX; Val Verde, TX 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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