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Flash Flood Warning 21, NWS Fort Worth, TX

September 22, 2018Fannin County, Grayson County, Texas

NWS Fort Worth, TX issued this flash flood warning at Sep 22, 2018, 8:33 PM CDT for Fannin County, Grayson County, Texas. It was in force for 5 hr. 2 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Sep 22, 2018, 8:33 PM CDT (01:33 UTC)
Expired
Sep 23, 2018, 1:30 AM CDT
In force
5 hr
Issued by
NWS Fort Worth, TX
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
None

Counties Fannin County, TX, Grayson County, TX

The radar

The Dallas/Ft Worth radar (KFWS), 152 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:35 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Sep 22, 9:23 PM CDTFLASH FLOODHowe, TXVEHICLE SWEPT OFF DAGNAN RD DUE TO FLASH FLOODING.
Sep 22, 11:08 PM CDTFLASH FLOODBonham, TXFLOODING WAS ONGOING ACROSS 8 MAJOR FM ROADS AND 30 COUNTY ROADS. 2 PEOPLE RESCUED FROM STRANDED VEHICLE SOUTH OF BONHAM.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Fort Worth, TX (KFWD), launched 00:00Z, 1.6 hours before the alert went out and 127 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Fort Worth, TX at 00:00Z on 2018-09-23Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Fort Worth, TX at 00:00Z on 2018-09-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 139 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
575 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
11 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
139 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
184 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

388 
WGUS54 KFWD 230133
FFWFWD
TXC147-181-230430-
/O.NEW.KFWD.FF.W.0021.180923T0133Z-180923T0430Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
833 PM CDT SAT SEP 22 2018

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Grayson County in north central Texas...
  Fannin County in north central Texas...

* Until 1130 PM CDT..

* At 829 PM CDT, emergency management officials reported heavy rain 
  across the warned area. Flash flooding is continuing across 
  portions of Grayson and Fannin Counties. Areas of reported ongoing 
  flash flooding are Dagnan Road at Swindle Rd and Graham Grove at 
  Jones Rd in Collinsville. Additional roads may become impacted as 
  moderate to heavy rain continues. 

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Sherman, Denison, Bonham, Whitesboro, Van Alstyne, Howe, Pottsboro,
  Leonard, Honey Grove, Collinsville, Whitewright, Gunter, Bells, Tom
  Bean, Savoy, Ector, Dodd City, Bailey, Knollwood and Ravenna.

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.

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, country roads, farmland, and other low lying
spots.

&&

LAT...LON 3385 9686 3382 9676 3384 9670 3392 9667
      3390 9659 3385 9663 3378 9643 3369 9635
      3377 9629 3376 9619 3384 9615 3388 9592
      3384 9585 3341 9586 3334 9637 3340 9639
      3342 9694 3395 9694 3396 9693

$$

Hernandez
3 follow-up statements
614 
WGUS74 KFWD 230318
FFSFWD

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1018 PM CDT SAT SEP 22 2018

TXC147-181-230430-
/O.CON.KFWD.FF.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180923T0430Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Grayson TX-Fannin TX-
1018 PM CDT SAT SEP 22 2018

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 PM CDT FOR
GRAYSON AND FANNIN COUNTIES...

At 1015 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across Grayson 
and Fannin Counties. Up to two inches of rain have already fallen in 
the past three hours. It will not take much rainfall to cause a 
quick rise in flood waters. Low-lying areas are most vulnerable to 
rising water. Some low-water crossings may flood and become 
impassable.

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Sherman, Denison, Bonham, Whitesboro, Van Alstyne, Howe, Pottsboro,
Leonard, Honey Grove, Collinsville, Whitewright, Gunter, Bells, Tom
Bean, Savoy, Ector, Dodd City, Bailey, Knollwood and Ravenna.

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.

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, country roads, farmland, and other low lying
spots.

&&

LAT...LON 3385 9686 3382 9676 3384 9670 3392 9667
      3390 9659 3385 9663 3378 9643 3369 9635
      3377 9629 3376 9619 3384 9615 3388 9592
      3384 9585 3341 9586 3334 9637 3340 9639
      3342 9694 3395 9694 3396 9693

$$

Hernandez
602 
WGUS74 KFWD 230415
FFSFWD

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1115 PM CDT SAT SEP 22 2018

TXC181-230424-
/O.CAN.KFWD.FF.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180923T0430Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Grayson TX-
1115 PM CDT SAT SEP 22 2018

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR GRAYSON COUNTY IS CANCELLED...

Flash Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat as the rain is 
coming to an end. Please continue to heed any remaining road 
closures.

LAT...LON 3384 9585 3341 9586 3334 9637 3340 9639
      3372 9638 3371 9638 3369 9636 3370 9632
      3377 9629 3375 9623 3376 9619 3384 9615
      3384 9605 3386 9603 3384 9602 3385 9600
      3387 9600 3385 9598 3388 9592

$$

TXC147-230430-
/O.CON.KFWD.FF.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180923T0430Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Fannin TX-
1115 PM CDT SAT SEP 22 2018

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 PM CDT FOR
FANNIN COUNTY...

At 1114 PM CDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding in 
along multiple Farm to Market roads, as well as County Roads. Up to 
two inches of rain have already fallen. Flash flooding is continuing 
across Fannin County.

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Bonham, Leonard, Honey Grove, Whitewright, Savoy, Ector, Dodd City,
Bailey, Ravenna, Bonham State Park, Trenton, Ladonia, Pecan Gap and
Windom.

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.

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, country roads, farmland, and other low lying
spots.

&&

LAT...LON 3384 9585 3341 9586 3334 9637 3340 9639
      3372 9638 3371 9638 3369 9636 3370 9632
      3377 9629 3375 9623 3376 9619 3384 9615
      3384 9605 3386 9603 3384 9602 3385 9600
      3387 9600 3385 9598 3388 9592

$$

Hernandez
946 
WGUS54 KFWD 230417
FFWFWD
TXC147-230630-
/O.EXT.KFWD.FF.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180923T0630Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1117 PM CDT SAT SEP 22 2018

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Fannin County in north central Texas...

* Until 130 AM CDT..

* At 1116 PM CDT, local law enforcement officials reported heavy rain
  across the warned area. Up to two inches of rain have already 
  fallen. Flash flooding is continuing across multiple Farm to 
  Market Roads, as well as Couty Roads.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Bonham, Leonard, Honey Grove, Whitewright, Savoy, Ector, Dodd City,
  Bailey, Ravenna, Bonham State Park, Trenton, Ladonia, Pecan Gap and
  Windom.

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.

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, country roads, farmland, and other low lying
spots.

&&

LAT...LON 3384 9585 3341 9586 3334 9637 3340 9639
      3372 9638 3371 9638 3369 9636 3370 9632
      3377 9629 3375 9623 3376 9619 3384 9615
      3384 9605 3386 9603 3384 9602 3385 9600
      3387 9600 3385 9598 3388 9592

$$

Hernandez

The office that day

Everything else NWS Fort Worth, TX issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 22, 7:39 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningFWDCooke, Fannin, Grayson, Lamar3 hr
Sep 22, 11:23 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningFWDGrayson2 hr
Sep 22, 11:32 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryFWDFannin118 min
Sep 22, 11:41 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryFWDLamar2 hr
Sep 23, 1:24 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryFWDFannin, Grayson, Lamar3 hr
Sep 23, 3:57 AM CDTFlash Flood WatchFWDDelta, Fannin, Hopkins, Hunt, Lamar, Rains5 hr
Sep 23, 4:55 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryFWDLamar2 hr
Sep 23, 6:46 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningFWDDelta, Lamar14 hr
Sep 23, 8:49 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningFWDCollin19 hr

Nearby

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.