Alert archive / Texas / Flash Flood Warnings in 2021
Flash Flood Warning 8, NWS Brownsville, TX
NWS Brownsville, TX issued this flash flood warning at May 19, 2021, 10:15 AM CDT for Hidalgo County, Willacy County, Texas. It was in force for 4 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, 10:15 AM CDT (15:15 UTC)
- Expired
- May 19, 2021, 2:03 PM CDT
- In force
- 4 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Brownsville, TX
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- None
Counties Hidalgo County, TX, Willacy County, TX
The radar
The Brownsville radar (KBRO), 79 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:16 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, 3.3 hours before the alert went out and 82 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.
184
WGUS54 KBRO 191515
FFWBRO
TXC215-489-191815-
/O.NEW.KBRO.FF.W.0008.210519T1515Z-210519T1815Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1015 AM CDT Wed May 19 2021
The National Weather Service in Brownsville has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
East Central Hidalgo County in deep south Texas...
West Central Willacy County in deep south Texas...
* Until 115 PM CDT.
* At 1015 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 0.75 to 1.5 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...
Elsa, Hargill, Lasara, Hargill Elementary, Jose Borrego Middle
School, Monte Alto, Lasara Elementary School, Carlos Truan Junior
High School, Elsa Public Library, Elsa Police Department, Red
Gate, Mcallen, Hargill Reservoir and Stockholm.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
LAT...LON 2629 9800 2651 9815 2657 9796 2640 9782
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
EXPECTED RAINFALL...0.75-1.5 INCHES IN 1 HOUR
$$
Hallman4 follow-up statements
462
WGUS74 KBRO 191556
FFSBRO
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1056 AM CDT Wed May 19 2021
TXC215-489-191815-
/O.CON.KBRO.FF.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210519T1815Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Hidalgo TX-Willacy TX-
1056 AM CDT Wed May 19 2021
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON FOR EAST CENTRAL HIDALGO AND WEST CENTRAL WILLACY
COUNTIES...
At 1056 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain
have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.25 to 0.75 inches in 1
hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible
in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Elsa, Hargill, Lasara, Hargill Elementary, Jose Borrego Middle
School, Monte Alto, Lasara Elementary School, Carlos Truan Junior
High School, Elsa Public Library, Elsa Police Department, Red
Gate, Mcallen, Hargill Reservoir and Stockholm.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
LAT...LON 2629 9800 2651 9815 2657 9796 2640 9782
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
EXPECTED RAINFALL...0.25-0.75 INCHES IN 1 HOUR
$$
Hallman657
WGUS54 KBRO 191741
FFWBRO
TXC215-489-191900-
/O.EXT.KBRO.FF.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210519T1900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1241 PM CDT Wed May 19 2021
The National Weather Service in Brownsville has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
East Central Hidalgo County in deep south Texas...
West Central Willacy County in deep south Texas...
* Until 200 PM CDT.
* At 1241 PM 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 inches 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...
Elsa, Hargill, Lasara, Hargill Elementary, Jose Borrego Middle
School, Monte Alto, Lasara Elementary School, Carlos Truan Junior
High School, Elsa Public Library, Elsa Police Department, Red
Gate, Mcallen, Hargill Reservoir and Stockholm.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
LAT...LON 2629 9800 2651 9815 2657 9796 2640 9782
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
EXPECTED RAINFALL...0.25 INCHES IN 1 HOUR
$$
Hallman925
WGUS54 KBRO 191826
FFWBRO
TXC215-489-191945-
/O.EXT.KBRO.FF.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210519T1945Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
126 PM CDT Wed May 19 2021
The National Weather Service in Brownsville has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
East Central Hidalgo County in deep south Texas...
West Central Willacy County in deep south Texas...
* Until 245 PM CDT.
* At 126 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inch are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Elsa, Hargill, Lasara, Hargill Elementary, Jose Borrego Middle
School, Monte Alto, Lasara Elementary School, Carlos Truan Junior
High School, Elsa Public Library, Elsa Police Department, Red
Gate, Mcallen, Hargill Reservoir and Stockholm.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
LAT...LON 2629 9800 2651 9815 2657 9796 2640 9782
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
Hallman623 WGUS74 KBRO 191903 RRA FFSBRO Flash Flood Statement National Weather Service Brownsville TX 203 PM CDT Wed May 19 2021 TXC215-489-191913- /O.CAN.KBRO.FF.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210519T1945Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Hidalgo TX-Willacy TX- 203 PM CDT Wed May 19 2021 ...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR EAST CENTRAL HIDALGO AND WEST CENTRAL WILLACY COUNTIES... The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. 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 2629 9800 2651 9815 2657 9796 2640 9782 $$ Hallman
The 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, 7:12 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | BRO | Jim Hogg, Zapata | 3 hr |
| 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, 10:18 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.