KIMBLE, TX; Sutton, TX — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Kimble County in west central Texas... Sutton County in west central Texas...
* WHEN...Until 645 PM CST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 234 PM CST, Another area of moderate to briefly heavy rainfall is moving into southern Sutton County and will likely spread east into Kimble County as well. Additional rainfall totals of up to 1 inch or higher are possible. With rain totals of 3-5 inches across this area over the last 3 days, this additional rain will quickly run off into creeks, streams, and arroyos. Low water crossings will likely remain flooded and impassable through the afternoon and into the evening hours. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Sonora, Junction, Roosevelt, Telegraph, South Llano River State Park, Segovia, I-10 Near The Sutton-Kimble County Line, The Intersection Of Ranch Road 2596 And Ranch Road 864, Us-377 Near The Kimble-Edwards County Line, and Cleo. - This includes Interstate 10 between Mile Markers 380 and 477. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Kimble, TX; Sutton, 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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