DUVAL, TX; Jim Wells, TX; Kleberg, TX — FFWCRP
The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Duval County in south central Texas... Southwestern Jim Wells County in south central Texas... Western Kleberg County in south central Texas...
* Until 430 PM CST.
* At 123 PM CST, local law enforcement reported flash flooding on Highways 141 and also 281 in Kleberg county. Between 5 and 8 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is occurring. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Kingsville, Premont, Ricardo, Kingsville Naval Air Station, Riviera, La Gloria and Loyola Beach.
This includes the following highways... US Highway 281 between mile markers 688 and 706. US Highway 77 between mile markers 690 and 708.
This includes the following streams and drainages... Ebanito Creek, Derramadero de Machos, Paisano Creek, San Fernando Creek, Lagunas Negras, Jaboncillos Creek, Ramada del Toro Creek, Tranquitas Creek, Baffin Bay, Salado Creek, Chiltipin Creek, Las Animas Creek, Araa Creek, Escondido Creek, Cibolo Creek and Olmos Creek, Los.
Flooding in Duval, TX; Jim Wells, TX; Kleberg, 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