Alert archive / Texas / Flash Flood Warnings in 2021
Flash Flood Warning 3, NWS Brownsville, TX
NWS Brownsville, TX issued this flash flood warning at May 19, 2021, 7:12 AM CDT for Jim Hogg County, Zapata County, Texas. It was in force for 3 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- May 19, 2021, 7:12 AM CDT (12:12 UTC)
- Expired
- May 19, 2021, 9:57 AM CDT
- In force
- 3 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Brownsville, TX
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- None
Counties Jim Hogg County, TX, Zapata County, TX
The radar
The Corpus Christi radar (KCRP), 182 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 12:11 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.
The nearest sounding before it
Brownsville Intl, TX (KBRO), launched 12:00Z, 0.2 hours before the alert went out and 186 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 3667 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 504 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 22 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 57 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 122 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 6.3
The text
As transmitted.
739
WGUS54 KBRO 191212
FFWBRO
TXC247-505-191515-
/O.NEW.KBRO.FF.W.0003.210519T1212Z-210519T1515Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
712 AM CDT Wed May 19 2021
The National Weather Service in Brownsville has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southwestern Jim Hogg County in deep south Texas...
Southeastern Zapata County in deep south Texas...
* Until 1015 AM CDT.
* At 712 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash 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...
Guerra.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
&&
LAT...LON 2681 9907 2700 9904 2708 9885 2690 9886
2682 9887 2679 9889 2679 9895 2675 9897
2674 9898 2671 9899 2670 9900 2668 9901
2667 9902 2666 9903 2677 9907
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
Hallman4 follow-up statements
945
WGUS74 KBRO 191222
FFSBRO
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
722 AM CDT Wed May 19 2021
TXC247-505-191515-
/O.CON.KBRO.FF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210519T1515Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Jim Hogg TX-Zapata TX-
722 AM CDT Wed May 19 2021
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 AM CDT THIS
MORNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN JIM HOGG AND SOUTHEASTERN ZAPATA COUNTIES...
At 722 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have
fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour.
Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are possible in the
warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Guerra.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
&&
LAT...LON 2681 9907 2700 9904 2708 9885 2690 9886
2682 9887 2679 9889 2679 9895 2675 9897
2674 9898 2671 9899 2670 9900 2668 9901
2667 9902 2666 9903 2677 9907
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
EXPECTED RAINFALL...1-2 INCHES IN 1 HOUR
$$
Hallman989
WGUS74 KBRO 191254
FFSBRO
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
754 AM CDT Wed May 19 2021
TXC247-505-191515-
/O.CON.KBRO.FF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210519T1515Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Jim Hogg TX-Zapata TX-
754 AM CDT Wed May 19 2021
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 AM CDT THIS
MORNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN JIM HOGG AND SOUTHEASTERN ZAPATA COUNTIES...
At 754 AM CDT, 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 0.25 to 0.5 inches in 1 hour.
Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the
warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash 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...
Guerra.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
&&
LAT...LON 2681 9907 2700 9904 2708 9885 2690 9886
2682 9887 2679 9889 2679 9895 2675 9897
2674 9898 2671 9899 2670 9900 2668 9901
2667 9902 2666 9903 2677 9907
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
EXPECTED RAINFALL...0.25-0.5 INCHES IN 1 HOUR
$$
Hallman456
WGUS74 KBRO 191407
FFSBRO
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
907 AM CDT Wed May 19 2021
TXC247-505-191515-
/O.CON.KBRO.FF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210519T1515Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Jim Hogg TX-Zapata TX-
907 AM CDT Wed May 19 2021
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 AM CDT THIS
MORNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN JIM HOGG AND SOUTHEASTERN ZAPATA COUNTIES...
At 907 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have
fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.25 inch in 1 hour.
Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned
area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Guerra.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
&&
LAT...LON 2681 9907 2700 9904 2708 9885 2690 9886
2682 9887 2679 9889 2679 9895 2675 9897
2674 9898 2671 9899 2670 9900 2668 9901
2667 9902 2666 9903 2677 9907
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
EXPECTED RAINFALL...0.25 INCHES IN 1 HOUR
$$
Hallman572
WGUS74 KBRO 191457
FFSBRO
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
957 AM CDT Wed May 19 2021
TXC247-505-191507-
/O.CAN.KBRO.FF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210519T1515Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Jim Hogg TX-Zapata TX-
957 AM CDT Wed May 19 2021
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR SOUTHWESTERN JIM HOGG AND
SOUTHEASTERN ZAPATA COUNTIES...
Flood waters have receded. The heavy rain has ended. Flash flooding
is no longer expected to pose a threat. A Flood Advisory remains in
effect. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.
A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect until 100 PM CDT Thursday for
a portion of Deep South Texas.
LAT...LON 2681 9907 2700 9904 2708 9885 2690 9886
2682 9887 2679 9889 2679 9895 2675 9897
2674 9898 2671 9899 2670 9900 2668 9901
2667 9902 2666 9903 2677 9907
$$
HallmanThe office that day
Everything else NWS Brownsville, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 3:30 AM CDT | Rip Current Statement | BRO | Kenedy | 16 hr |
| May 19, 4:58 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BRO | Jim Hogg | 32 min |
| May 19, 5:50 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BRO | Jim Hogg | 40 min |
| May 19, 5:56 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BRO | Zapata | 34 min |
| May 19, 6:03 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BRO | Starr | 42 min |
| May 19, 6:27 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BRO | Jim Hogg, Zapata | 33 min |
| May 19, 6:32 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BRO | Jim Hogg, Starr, Zapata | 7 hr |
| May 19, 6:51 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BRO | Starr | 39 min |
| May 19, 7:11 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | BRO | Starr, Zapata | 2 hr |
| May 19, 7:11 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BRO | Hidalgo, Starr | 64 min |
| May 19, 7:17 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | BRO | Jim Hogg | 3 hr |
| May 19, 7:25 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BRO | Starr | 6 hr |
| May 19, 7:27 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BRO | Jim Hogg, Zapata | 4 hr |
| May 19, 7:27 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BRO | Starr, Zapata | 63 min |
| May 19, 7:34 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BRO | Jim Hogg | 56 min |
| May 19, 7:42 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BRO | Kenedy | 6 hr |
| May 19, 7:47 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BRO | Brooks, Hidalgo, Jim Hogg, Starr | 43 min |
| May 19, 7:51 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | BRO | Brooks, Hidalgo, Starr | 24 min |
| May 19, 8:12 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | BRO | Hidalgo | 18 min |
| May 19, 8:15 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BRO | Hidalgo | 5 hr |
| May 19, 8:17 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BRO | Starr | 5 hr |
| May 19, 8:21 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BRO | Brooks, Cameron, Hidalgo, Jim Hogg, Kenedy, Starr and 1 more | 39 min |
| May 19, 8:23 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | BRO | 26 min | |
| May 19, 8:26 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | BRO | Jim Hogg | 113 min |
| May 19, 8:29 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BRO | Brooks, Jim Hogg | 5 hr |
| May 19, 8:34 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BRO | Hidalgo | 7 hr |
| May 19, 8:42 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BRO | Brooks, Kenedy | 5 hr |
| May 19, 8:47 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | BRO | Brooks | 13 min |
| May 19, 8:58 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BRO | Brooks, Cameron, Hidalgo, Kenedy, Willacy | 47 min |
| May 19, 9:04 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BRO | Cameron, Hidalgo, Kenedy, Willacy | 7 hr |
| May 19, 9:05 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | BRO | Kenedy, Willacy | 10 min |
| May 19, 9:11 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | BRO | Kenedy, Willacy | 19 min |
| May 19, 9:14 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | BRO | 61 min | |
| May 19, 9:21 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BRO | Kenedy | 5 hr |
| May 19, 9:27 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | BRO | 63 min | |
| May 19, 9:28 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | BRO | Kenedy | 17 min |
| May 19, 9:43 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BRO | Cameron, Kenedy, Willacy | 47 min |
| May 19, 9:44 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | BRO | Willacy | 16 min |
| May 19, 9:48 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | BRO | Hidalgo | 4 hr |
| May 19, 9:48 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | BRO | 57 min | |
| May 19, 9:50 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | BRO | Hidalgo | 4 hr |
| May 19, 10:10 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | BRO | 65 min | |
| May 19, 10:10 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BRO | Hidalgo | 50 min |
| May 19, 10:11 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BRO | Cameron, Willacy | 7 hr |
| May 19, 10:15 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | BRO | Hidalgo, Willacy | 4 hr |
| May 19, 10:18 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | BRO | Hidalgo | 5 hr |
| May 19, 10:21 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | BRO | Willacy | 5 hr |
| May 19, 10:24 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | BRO | Cameron, Hidalgo, Willacy | 5 hr |
| May 19, 10:27 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | BRO | Cameron | 4 hr |
| May 19, 10:28 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BRO | Cameron, Willacy | 47 min |
| May 19, 10:29 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | BRO | Cameron, Hidalgo | 4 hr |
| May 19, 10:29 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | BRO | 46 min | |
| May 19, 10:42 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | BRO | 48 min | |
| May 19, 10:51 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | BRO | 39 min | |
| May 19, 11:00 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | BRO | Cameron, Willacy | 5 hr |
| May 19, 11:06 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | BRO | 24 min | |
| May 19, 11:12 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | BRO | 18 min | |
| May 19, 11:21 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BRO | Cameron | 24 min |
| May 19, 11:25 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | BRO | 50 min | |
| May 19, 11:30 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | BRO | Cameron | 5 hr |
| May 19, 11:34 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BRO | Cameron | 3 hr |
| May 19, 12:10 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | BRO | 50 min | |
| May 19, 12:15 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | BRO | Cameron | 4 hr |
| May 19, 2:38 PM CDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | BRO | Kenedy | 6 hr |
| May 19, 2:41 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | BRO | Cameron | 112 min |
| May 19, 2:59 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | BRO | Cameron | 6 hr |
| May 19, 3:08 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | BRO | Hidalgo | 19 hr |
| May 19, 4:36 PM CDT | Wind Advisory | BRO | Cameron | 102 min |
| May 19, 6:20 PM CDT | Small Craft Advisory | BRO | 15 hr |
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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.