Texas Border Business
Texas Border Business
Severity: Severe
Significant threat to life or property
Weather Event Onset: 3:28 AM (CDT), June 20
Description
- WHAT: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
- WHERE: A portion of Deep South Texas, including the following areas: Brooks, Cameron Island, Coastal Cameron, Coastal Kenedy, Coastal Willacy, Inland Cameron, Inland Kenedy, Inland Willacy, Jim Hogg, Kenedy Island, Northern Hidalgo, Southern Hidalgo, Starr, Willacy Island, and Zapata.
- WHEN: Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.
Impacts
- Excessive runoff may flood rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may also occur in poor drainage and urban areas, and low-water crossings may be flooded.
Additional Details
Residents of Deep South Texas are urged to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions as severe flooding remains a significant threat. The excessive rainfall has led to hazardous conditions in various areas, posing a risk to life and property. Key areas impacted include Brooks, Cameron Island, and Coastal Cameron.
Flooding may affect rivers, creeks, and streams, causing them to overflow and inundate nearby regions. Urban areas with poor drainage systems are particularly vulnerable. Residents should avoid low-water crossings, which may be submerged and dangerous.
Emergency services and local authorities are on high alert, monitoring the situation closely. People in affected areas are advised to stay informed through local news and official updates.
For more information on flood safety, please visit National Weather Service Flood Safety.
