FISHER, TX; Jones, TX — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Central Fisher County in west central Texas... Northwestern Jones County in west central Texas...
* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 854 PM CST, Doppler radar indicated an area of moderate to heavy rain due to thunderstorms across Fisher County, with the area of heavier rainfall moving into northwest Jones County as well. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Hamlin, Roby, Sylvester, Mccaulley, Longworth, Neinda, Hitson, Busby, The Intersection Of Us-180 And Ranch Road 126, Capitola, Gannon and Tuxedo. - This includes the following Low Water Crossings... crossings along County Road 141. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Fisher, TX; Jones, 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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