- Flash Flood Watch for Hidalgo County, Texas
- Flash Flood Watch issued October 21 at 9:46PM CDT until October 22 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS
- Effective: Sunday, October 21, 2018 at 9:46 p.m.
- Expires: Monday, October 22, 2018 at 10 a.m.
...Heavy rainfall possible tonight into early Monday morning...
.The threat for heavy rainfall along the immediate coast remains
through the night tonight into tomorrow. Low pressure just to the
southeast will gradually shift back to the northeast tonight,
bringing more widespread showers and a few thunderstorms.
Localized heavy rainfall is possible.
...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...
The Flash Flood Watch continues for
* A portion of Deep South Texas, including the following areas,
Coastal Cameron, Coastal Kenedy, Coastal Willacy, Inland
Cameron, Inland Kenedy, and Inland Willacy.
* Through Monday morning
* Slow moving moderate to heavy showers and isolated
thunderstorms producing rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches with
locally higher amounts possible.
* Low-lying and poorly-draining areas as well as urban locations
could see flooding on roads and streets with water depths of
one to two feet. Heavy rainfall in a short period of time will
cause street and creeks to overflow. Driving may be difficult
to impossible, and motorists are urged to find alternative
routes.
- Flash Flood Watch for Hidalgo County, Texas
- Flash Flood Watch issued September 27 at 5:02AM CDT until September 27 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS
- Effective: Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 5:02 a.m.
- Expires: Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 7 a.m.
...Minor Flooding Still Possible Through Daybreak Today Across the
Deep South Texas Ranchlands and Upper Valley...
.Pockets of heavy rainfall fell across the Watch area overnight.
Zapata, Starr, and northern Jim Hogg were hardest hit with radar
estimates and rain gauge data of 2 to 4 inches, possibly 5 or more
inches in a few spots. Jim Hogg County Airport northwest of
Hebbronville picked up nearly 4 inches, and Zapata County Airport
over 1.5 inches, with estimates of 3 to 5 inches over the
ranchlands of northern Zapata County. Light to moderate rains will
continue in these areas, which could keep minor flooding of poor
drainage locations both in towns and on rangeland.
...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...
The Flash Flood Watch continues for
* A portion of Deep South Texas, including the following areas,
Brooks, Coastal Kenedy, Inland Kenedy, Jim Hogg, Starr, and
Zapata.
* Until 7 AM CDT this morning
* An additional one half to one inch of rain could exacerbate any
ongoing flooding through daybreak.
* Low-lying and poorly-draining ranch and rural areas as well as
developed locations could see flooding on roads and streets with
water depth of a couple feet or more. Small streams and arroyos
may continue to run fast and near bankfull, possibly resulting
in minor flooding. Driving could continue to be difficult in
prone locations, and early morning drivers are urged to slow
down and find alternative routes if necessary.