EDWARDS, TX; Kinney, TX; Val Verde, TX — At 513 PM CST, emergency management reported flooding across the warned area with several roads flooded, including around US highway 377, from Erwin Draw. Areas near Kickapoo Cavern State Park and Devils River Natural Area - Del Norte from Dolan Creek have flooding as well. Between 2 and 5 inches of rain have fallen over the past 24 to 36 hours. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Recent rains producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, along highways where low water crossings exist.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Rocksprings, Loma Alta, Carta Valley, Vinegarone, Kickapoo Cavern State Park, Devils River State Nat Area Del Norte, Devil's Sinkhole State Natural Area, Devils River State Nat Area Big Satan, Devils Shores and Pafford Crossing.
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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