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weather NWS minor Coke, TX; Irion, TX; Sterling, TX; Tom Green, TX July 17, 2026 at 6:19 PM

Flood Advisory

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...Coke County in west central Texas... Irion County in west central Texas... Sterling County in west central Texas... Tom Green County in west central Texas...

* WHEN...Until 330 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 116 PM CDT, Doppler radar indic

Flooding in Coke, TX; Irion, TX; Sterling, TX; Tom Green, 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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