Flood Advisory
Kimble, Mason and Menard counties, TX · ended Mon 3:00 PM CST
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Kimble County in west central Texas... Western Mason County in west central Texas... Southeastern Menard County in west central Texas...
* WHEN...Until 300 PM CST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Some low-water crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 901 AM CST, the public reported heavy rain in low water crossings. This will cause small stream flooding. Between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen over the past 2-3 days. - Low water crossings are the most likely place to experience minor flooding. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... South Llano River State Park, US-377 near Telegraph, Ranch Road 2291 north of I-10, Ranch Road 385 from US-377 to US-290, Farm to Market 2169 near Junction, The Intersection Of Us-83 And Ranch Road 1773, and Us-83 Near The Kerr-Kimble County Line - This includes Interstate 10 between Mile Markers 435 and 477. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do during a Flood Advisory
- 1Slow down on wet roadsPonding water can make cars slide.
- 2Avoid low spotsUnderpasses and dips fill with water first.
- 3Never drive through waterYou can’t tell how deep it is or if the road is gone.
Flood Watch vs. Warning
Flood Advisory questions
Is a Flood Advisory dangerous?
It is less serious than a warning, but water on roads can still be deadly. Never drive through it.
How long does it last?
Usually a few hours.