JIM WELLS, TX; Kleberg, TX; Nueces, TX — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring.
* WHERE...Southwestern Jim Wells County in south central Texas... Western Kleberg County in south central Texas... Southwestern Nueces County in south central Texas...
* WHEN...Until 730 PM CST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 424 PM CST, emergency management reported ongoing flooding from heavy rain in the advisory area due to heavy showers. Minor flooding is already occurring. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Kingsville, Premont, Driscoll, Bishop, Ricardo, Ben Bolt, Kingsville Naval Air Station, Palito Blanco, La Gloria and Riviera. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Jim Wells, TX; Kleberg, TX; Nueces, 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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