DIMMIT, TX — ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
Nueces River Near Asherton affecting Dimmit County.
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Nueces River near Asherton.
* WHEN...Until early Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 27.0 feet, Major widespread lowland flooding cuts off and potentially drowns livestock above Uvalde to below Tilden. Most secondary roads and low bridges near the river flood. Flow is within a foot of the bottom
Flooding in Dimmit, 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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