DUVAL, TX; Jim Wells, TX; Kleberg, TX; Nueces,… — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southern Duval County in south central Texas... Jim Wells County in south central Texas... Kleberg County in south central Texas... Nueces County in south central Texas... Southern San Patricio County in south central Texas... Southeastern Webb County in south central Texas...
* WHEN...Until 1100 AM CST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 759 AM CST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Overflowing poor drainage areas will cause minor flooding in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Corpus Christi, Kingsville, Alice, Portland, Robstown, San Diego, Premont, Benavides, Driscoll, Corpus Christi International Airport, Ingleside, Bishop, Ingleside On The Bay, Ben Bolt, Alice Acres, Palito Blanco and Kingsville Naval Air Station. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Duval, TX; Jim Wells, TX; Kleberg, TX; Nueces, TX; San Patricio, TX; Webb, 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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