Flash Flood Warning 63, NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX

Issued

Oct 14, 2021, 5:07 AM CDT (10:07 UTC)

Expired

Oct 14, 2021, 10:00 AM CDT

In force

5 hr

Issued by

NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX

Area

Storm-based polygon

Damage threat

Considerable

Flood severity

None

County Fayette County, TX

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814 
WGUS54 KEWX 141007
FFWEWX
TXC149-141315-
/O.NEW.KEWX.FF.W.0063.211014T1007Z-211014T1315Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
507 AM CDT Thu Oct 14 2021

The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Fayette County in south central Texas...

* Until 815 AM CDT.

* At 507 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain 
  have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible 
  in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin 
  shortly.

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
           producing flash flooding.

  SOURCE...Radar.

  IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
           urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  La Grange, Schulenburg, Flatonia, Fayetteville, Round Top, 
  Muldoon, Cistern, Carmine, Plum, O'Quinn, Rabbs Prairie, Swiss 
  Alp, Ammannsville, Mullins Prairie, Freyburg, Rutersville, West 
  Point, Holman, High Hill, and Winchester.

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.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law 
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National 
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 3015 9678 3014 9677 3015 9671 3016 9669
      3015 9668 3015 9665 3013 9665 3011 9663
      3008 9663 3004 9662 2996 9657 2979 9672
      2963 9687 2963 9712 2979 9730 3004 9702
      3012 9685

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

$$

BF

401 
WGUS54 KEWX 141303
FFWEWX
TXC149-141515-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FF.W.0063.000000T0000Z-211014T1515Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
803 AM CDT Thu Oct 14 2021

The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Fayette County in south central Texas...

* Until 1015 AM CDT.

* At 803 AM CDT, Gauge reports indicated thunderstorms produced 
  heavy rain in the area. Between 3 and 8 inches of rain have 
  fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Gauges reported.

  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...
  La Grange, Schulenburg, Flatonia, Fayetteville, Round Top, 
  Muldoon, Cistern, Carmine, Plum, O'Quinn, Rabbs Prairie, Swiss 
  Alp, Ammannsville, Mullins Prairie, Freyburg, Rutersville, West 
  Point, Holman, High Hill and Winchester.

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.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law 
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National 
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 3015 9678 3014 9677 3015 9671 3016 9669
      3015 9668 3015 9665 3013 9665 3011 9663
      3008 9663 3004 9662 2996 9657 2979 9672
      2963 9687 2963 9712 2979 9730 3004 9702
      3012 9685

FLASH FLOOD...GAUGE INDICATED

$$

MORRIS

166 
WGUS74 KEWX 141500
FFSEWX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
1000 AM CDT Thu Oct 14 2021

TXC149-141510-
/O.CAN.KEWX.FF.W.0063.000000T0000Z-211014T1515Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Fayette TX-
1000 AM CDT Thu Oct 14 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR FAYETTE COUNTY...

Flood waters are receding. Please continue to heed remaining road 
closures and avoid low water crossings and the usual flood prone 
roads.

LAT...LON 3015 9678 3014 9677 3015 9671 3016 9669
      3015 9668 3015 9665 3013 9665 3011 9663
      3008 9663 3004 9662 2996 9657 2979 9672
      2963 9687 2963 9712 2979 9730 3004 9702
      3012 9685

$$

MORRIS

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