WICHITA, TX; Wilbarger, TX — ...The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Texas...
Beaver Creek near Electra affecting Wichita and Wilbarger Counties.
For the Beaver Creek (NW TX)...including Electra...elevated river levels are forecast.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 815 PM CDT.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Beaver Creek near Electra.
* WHEN...From this morning to Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Shallow and short duration flooding of lowlands along and near the creek may occur in southern Wilbarger County and southwestern Wichita County.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 24.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.0 feet Tuesday morning. - Action stage is 22.0 feet. - Flood stage is 24.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Wichita, TX; Wilbarger, 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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