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Flash Flood Warning 21, NWS San Angelo, TX

September 7, 2018Haskell County, Texas

NWS San Angelo, TX issued this flash flood warning at Sep 7, 2018, 8:31 AM CDT for Haskell County, Texas. It was in force for 6 hr. 4 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 7, 2018, 8:31 AM CDT (13:31 UTC)
Expired
Sep 7, 2018, 2:30 PM CDT
In force
6 hr
Issued by
NWS San Angelo, TX
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
None

County Haskell County, TX

The radar

The Dyess AFB radar (KDYX), 86 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:31 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 7, 9:33 AM CDTFLASH FLOODHaskell, TXWATER IS ENTERING THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND ONE RESIDENTIAL HOME.
Sep 7, 9:40 AM CDTFLASH FLOODRule, TXWATER BEGINNING TO CROSS US HWY 380 EAST OF RULE AS WELL AS TX HWY 6 SOUTH OF RULE.
Sep 7, 9:45 AM CDTFLASH FLOOD4 E Rochester, TXWATER OVER FM 617.
Sep 7, 10:03 AM CDTFLASH FLOOD5 Wnw Haskell, TXWATER OVER HWY 380. WATER WAS 2 FEET DEEP IN SOME LOCATIONS.

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 12:00Z, 1.5 hours before the alert went out and 227 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 12:00Z on 2018-09-07Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 683 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 12:00Z on 2018-09-07The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 28 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
683 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-26 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
841 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
5 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
28 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
27 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

949 
WGUS54 KSJT 071331
FFWSJT
TXC207-071630-
/O.NEW.KSJT.FF.W.0021.180907T1331Z-180907T1630Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
831 AM CDT FRI SEP 7 2018

The National Weather Service in San Angelo has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Haskell County in west central Texas...

* Until 1130 AM CDT.

* At 829 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain across the warned area. Two to Three inches of rain has 
  already fallen across just northwest of Haskell and near 
  Rochester. Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Haskell, Stamford, Rule, Rochester, Weinert, O'brien, Irby, Paint
  Creek, Sagerton, Lake Stamford Marina, Us-277 Near The Haskell-
  Knox County Line, Jud and Us-380 Near The Haskell-
  Stonewall County Line.

This includes the following low water crossings ...
    County Road 274 crossing Brushy Creek...
    Loop Road crossing Paint Creek...
    County Road 279 crossing North Paint Creek and
    crossings along County Road 247.
Do not drive through these low water crossings or any other
low water crossing with water flowing across the roadway.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3340 9947 3296 9947 3296 9999 3340 9999

$$
4 follow-up statements
181 
WGUS74 KSJT 071419
FFSSJT

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
919 AM CDT FRI SEP 7 2018

TXC207-071630-
/O.CON.KSJT.FF.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180907T1630Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Haskell TX-
919 AM CDT FRI SEP 7 2018

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 AM CDT FOR
HASKELL COUNTY...

At 912 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy 
rain across the warned area. The West Texas Mesonet site, near 
Haskell, has reported over 3 inches of rain during the past hour. 
Also, very heavy rainfall along state highway 617 will produce 
flooding at low water crossings, between Winert and Rochester. 

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Haskell, Stamford, Rule, Rochester, Weinert, O'brien, Irby, Paint
Creek, Sagerton, Lake Stamford Marina, Us-277 Near The Haskell-
Knox County Line, Jud and Us-380 Near The Haskell-
Stonewall County Line.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3340 9947 3296 9947 3296 9999 3340 9999

$$
117 
WGUS74 KSJT 071439
FFSSJT

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
939 AM CDT FRI SEP 7 2018

TXC207-071630-
/O.CON.KSJT.FF.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180907T1630Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Haskell TX-
939 AM CDT FRI SEP 7 2018

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 AM CDT FOR
HASKELL COUNTY...

At 937 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy 
rain across the warned area. Haskell Fire Department reported water 
is entering the elementary school and one residential home in 
Haskell. 

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Haskell, Stamford, Rule, Rochester, Weinert, O'brien, Irby, Paint
Creek, Sagerton, Lake Stamford Marina, Us-277 Near The Haskell-
Knox County Line, Jud and Us-380 Near The Haskell-
Stonewall County Line.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3340 9947 3296 9947 3296 9999 3340 9999

$$
204 
WGUS74 KSJT 071520
FFSSJT

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
1020 AM CDT FRI SEP 7 2018

TXC207-071630-
/O.CON.KSJT.FF.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180907T1630Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Haskell TX-
1020 AM CDT FRI SEP 7 2018

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 AM CDT FOR
HASKELL COUNTY...

At 1003 AM CDT, trained weather spotters reported water over highway 
380, 5 miles west-northwest of Haskell. The water was 2 feet deep in 
some locations. The West Texas Mesonet, near Haskell, reported a 
total rainfall of 4.60 inches so far. 

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Haskell, Stamford, Rule, Rochester, Weinert, O'brien, Irby, Paint
Creek, Sagerton, Lake Stamford Marina, Us-277 Near The Haskell-
Knox County Line, Jud and Us-380 Near The Haskell-
Stonewall County Line.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3340 9947 3296 9947 3296 9999 3340 9999

$$
674 
WGUS54 KSJT 071553
FFWSJT
TXC207-071930-
/O.EXT.KSJT.FF.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180907T1930Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
1053 AM CDT FRI SEP 7 2018

The National Weather Service in San Angelo has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Haskell County in west central Texas...

* Until 230 PM CDT.

* At 1047 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain across the warned area. Law enforcement reported roads 
  under water in all directions from Winert. Also, 4 to 6 inches of 
  rain has already fallen across parts of Haskell County, including 
  Haskell and Rochester.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Haskell, Stamford, Rule, Rochester, Weinert, O'brien, Irby, Paint
  Creek, Sagerton, Lake Stamford Marina, Us-277 Near The Haskell-
  Knox County Line, Jud and Us-380 Near The Haskell-
  Stonewall County Line.

This includes the following low water crossings ...
    County Road 274 crossing Brushy Creek...
    Loop Road crossing Paint Creek...
    County Road 279 crossing North Paint Creek and
    crossings along County Road 247.
Do not drive through these low water crossings or any other
low water crossing with water flowing across the roadway.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3340 9947 3296 9947 3296 9999 3340 9999

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS San Angelo, TX issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 7, 3:30 AM CDTFlash Flood WatchSJTBrown, Callahan, Coke, Coleman, Concho, Crockett and 18 more40 hr
Sep 7, 7:28 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisorySJTHaskell3 hr
Sep 7, 8:18 AM CDTAreal Flood WarningSJTMenard6 hr
Sep 7, 9:48 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisorySJTFisher3 hr
Sep 7, 10:03 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisorySJTNolan3 hr
Sep 7, 10:33 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisorySJTCrockett3 hr
Sep 7, 11:26 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisorySJTJones3 hr
Sep 7, 12:23 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisorySJTCoke, Nolan, Runnels, Taylor3 hr
Sep 7, 12:27 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisorySJTThrockmorton3 hr
Sep 7, 12:47 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningSJTNolan, Taylor3 hr
Sep 7, 12:55 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningSJTThrockmorton3 hr
Sep 7, 2:10 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisorySJTCoke, Sterling3 hr
Sep 7, 2:30 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningSJTMenard3 hr
Sep 7, 3:32 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisorySJTCrockett, Irion, Schleicher, Tom Green3 hr
Sep 7, 3:43 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningSJTCallahan, Coleman3 hr
Sep 7, 3:56 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisorySJTCoke, Irion, Sterling, Tom Green3 hr
Sep 7, 4:30 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisorySJTConcho, Runnels, Tom Green3 hr
Sep 7, 4:57 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSJTConcho33 min
Sep 7, 5:23 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningSJTTom Green3 hr
Sep 7, 5:45 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningSJTMenard3 hr
Sep 7, 5:55 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningSJTCrockett3 hr
Sep 7, 6:03 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisorySJTConcho, McCulloch, Menard3 hr
Sep 7, 6:37 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisorySJTBrown, Coleman, McCulloch, San Saba3 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.