Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads or barricades. Find an alternate route.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest Texas, including the following
counties, Culberson and Jeff Davis.
* WHEN...Until 700 AM CDT /600 AM MDT/ Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Several roads remain closed due to flooding. Low-water
crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.
Additional heavy rainfall may lead to flash flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 754 PM CDT /654 PM MDT/, Doppler radar indicated lingering
showers over the warned area, but the overall intensity and
coverage of rain has been decreasing since 7 PM CDT / 6 PM
MDT. Several inches of rain has fallen over much of Jeff
Davis and southeastern Culberson county the past couple of
days. Some roads remain closed and low water crossings will
remain inundated from the heavy rains through the overnight
hours.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Kent, Fort Davis, McDonald Observatory, Bloys Camp, Davis
Mountains State Park, Black Mountain, Buffalo Trail Scout
Camp, Indian Lodge, Fort Davis National Historical Site and
Star Mountain.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood