KIMBLE, TX — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Kimble County in west central Texas...
* WHEN...Until 845 PM CST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 643 PM CST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is already occurring in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Junction, South Llano River State Park, Segovia, Telegraph, Roosevelt, Us-83 Near The Kerr-Kimble County Line, Cleo, Us-377 Near The Kimble-Edwards County Line, The Intersection Of I-10 And Us 290 and I-10 Near The Kimble-Kerr County Line. - This includes Interstate 10 between Mile Markers 435 and 477.
This includes the following Low Water Crossings... Park Road 73 crossing South Llano River, US HWY 377 crossing South Llano River, RM 385 crossing Falls Prong, FM 2169 crossing Johnson Fork Creek, US HWY 377 crossing 2 miles North of Telegraph, County Road 430 crossing Johnson Fork, Old Segovia Rd. crossing Johnson Fork, KC 451 crossing Johnson Fork, crossings along County Road 410 and KC 314 crossing Llano River.
The Kimble County Sheriff also reported that the Flat Rock Bridge in Junction was closed and along with the following Ranch Roads; 2291, 3480, and North 1674 were closed. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Kimble, 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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