WHEELER, TX — ...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
Sweetwater Creek at Kelton 5N affecting Wheeler County.
For the Sweetwater Creek...including Kelton 5N...elevated river levels are forecast.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Sweetwater Creek at Kelton 5N.
* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 10.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to
Flooding in Wheeler, 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.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS