Flash Flood Warning
Wise County, TX
* Until 700 AM CST.
* At 236 AM CST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain
have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 3 inches in 1
hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are forecast.
Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets, and underpasses as well as other
poor drainage and low lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Bridgeport, Jacksboro, Alvord, Chico, Lake Bridgeport, Fort
Richardson State Park, Sunset, Runaway Bay, Perrin, Cundiff,
Wizard Wells, Vineyard, Crafton, Balsora, Joplin, Boonsville, Park
Springs, Gibtown and Lost Creek Reservoir.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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