BAYLOR, TX; Knox, TX — ...The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Texas...
Brazos River at Seymour affecting Knox and Baylor Counties.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Brazos River at Seymour.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, The river remains within its banks in southern Knox and southern Baylor counties.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 10.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.1 feet this evening. - Action stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Baylor, TX; Knox, 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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