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Flash Flood Warning 13, NWS Brownsville, TX
NWS Brownsville, TX issued this flash flood warning at Mar 27, 2025, 9:48 PM CDT for Hidalgo 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
- Mar 27, 2025, 9:48 PM CDT (02:48 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 28, 2025, 2:17 AM CDT
- In force
- 4 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Brownsville, TX
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Emergency
- Flash flood emergency
- Damage threat
- Catastrophic
- Flood severity
- None
County Hidalgo County, TX
The radar
The Brownsville radar (KBRO), 59 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:49 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 00:00Z, 2.8 hours before the alert went out and 62 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
- 1408 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -12 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 670 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 45 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 268 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 380 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 2.8
- Supercell composite
- 13.1
The text
As transmitted.
524
WGUS54 KBRO 280248
FFWBRO
TXC215-280600-
/O.NEW.KBRO.FF.W.0013.250328T0248Z-250328T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
948 PM CDT Thu Mar 27 2025
...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR SOUTHEASTERN HIDALGO COUNTY...
The National Weather Service in Brownsville has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Hidalgo County in deep south Texas...
* Until 100 AM CDT.
* At 948 PM CDT, Local law enforcement reported multiple water
rescues ongoing in multiple areas across southeastern Hidalgo
County. Between 4 and 7 inches of rain have fallen. Additional
rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area.
Flash flooding is already occurring.
This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Southeastern Hidalgo County.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK
HIGHER GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of
low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Weslaco, Donna, Mercedes, Progreso, Llano Grande, Weslaco East
High School, Black Elementary School, Knapp Medical Center, Estero
Llano Grande State Park, Isaac D. Rodriguez Park, Weslaco City
Park, Weslaco Public Library, Weslaco Fire Department Station Two,
Weslaco City Hall, South Texas High School For Health Professions,
Harlon Block Sports Complex, Villa Verde, Weslaco Fire Department
Station One and Alameda Park.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
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.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
&&
LAT...LON 2612 9808 2621 9806 2618 9786 2617 9786
2616 9786 2608 9786 2608 9801
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
$$
Hallman4 follow-up statements
930
WGUS74 KBRO 280344
FFSBRO
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1044 PM CDT Thu Mar 27 2025
TXC215-280600-
/O.CON.KBRO.FF.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250328T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Hidalgo TX-
1044 PM CDT Thu Mar 27 2025
...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR SOUTHEASTERN HIDALGO COUNTY...
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT FRIDAY FOR
SOUTHEASTERN HIDALGO COUNTY...
At 1044 PM CDT, Local law enforcement and emergency management have
reported multiple ongoing water rescues in southeastern Hidalgo
County. Between 5 and 10 inches of rain have fallen. Additional
rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area.
Flash flooding is already occurring.
This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Southeastern Hidalgo County.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water
crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Harlingen, Weslaco, Donna, Mercedes, Progreso, Llano Grande,
Weslaco East High School, Black Elementary School, Knapp Medical
Center, Estero Llano Grande State Park, Isaac D. Rodriguez Park,
Weslaco City Park, Weslaco Public Library, Weslaco Fire Department
Station Two, Weslaco City Hall, South Texas High School For Health
Professions, Harlon Block Sports Complex, Villa Verde, Weslaco
Fire Department Station One and Alameda Park.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
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.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
&&
LAT...LON 2612 9808 2621 9806 2618 9786 2617 9786
2616 9786 2608 9786 2608 9801
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
$$
Hallman791
WGUS54 KBRO 280502
FFWBRO
TXC215-280730-
/O.EXT.KBRO.FF.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250328T0730Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1202 AM CDT Fri Mar 28 2025
...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR SOUTHEASTERN HIDALGO COUNTY...
The National Weather Service in Brownsville has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Hidalgo County in deep south Texas...
* Until 230 AM CDT.
* At 1202 AM CDT, Local law enforcement and emergency management
have reported multiple ongoing water rescues in southeastern
Hidalgo County. Between 5 and 10 inches of rain have fallen.
Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the
warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.
This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Southeastern Hidalgo County.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK
HIGHER GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of
low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Harlingen, Weslaco, Donna, Mercedes, Progreso, Llano Grande,
Weslaco East High School, Black Elementary School, Knapp Medical
Center, Estero Llano Grande State Park, Isaac D. Rodriguez Park,
Weslaco City Park, Weslaco Public Library, Weslaco Fire Department
Station Two, Weslaco City Hall, South Texas High School For Health
Professions, Harlon Block Sports Complex, Villa Verde, Weslaco
Fire Department Station One and Alameda Park.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
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.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
&&
LAT...LON 2612 9808 2621 9806 2618 9786 2617 9786
2616 9786 2608 9786 2608 9801
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
$$
Hallman111
WGUS74 KBRO 280603
FFSBRO
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
103 AM CDT Fri Mar 28 2025
TXC215-280730-
/O.CON.KBRO.FF.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250328T0730Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Hidalgo TX-
103 AM CDT Fri Mar 28 2025
...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR SOUTHEASTERN HIDALGO COUNTY...
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 AM CDT EARLY THIS
MORNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN HIDALGO COUNTY...
At 103 AM CDT, Local law enforcement and emergency management have
reported multiple ongoing water rescues in southeastern Hidalgo
County. Between 6 and 11 inches of rain have fallen. Additional
rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area.
Flash flooding is already occurring.
This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Southeastern Hidalgo County.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water
crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Harlingen, Weslaco, Donna, Mercedes, Progreso, Llano Grande,
Weslaco East High School, Black Elementary School, Knapp Medical
Center, Estero Llano Grande State Park, Isaac D. Rodriguez Park,
Weslaco City Park, Weslaco Public Library, Weslaco Fire Department
Station Two, Weslaco City Hall, South Texas High School For Health
Professions, Harlon Block Sports Complex, Villa Verde, Weslaco
Fire Department Station One and Alameda Park.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
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.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
&&
LAT...LON 2612 9808 2621 9806 2618 9786 2617 9786
2616 9786 2608 9786 2608 9801
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
$$
Hallman177
WGUS74 KBRO 280717 RRA
FFSBRO
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
217 AM CDT Fri Mar 28 2025
TXC215-280727-
/O.CAN.KBRO.FF.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250328T0730Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Hidalgo TX-
217 AM CDT Fri Mar 28 2025
...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY IS CANCELLED IN SOUTHEASTERN HIDALGO
COUNTY...
The heavy rain has ended. Please continue to heed remaining road
closures.
A Flood Watch remains in effect until 1200 PM CDT Friday for a
portion of Deep South Texas.
&&
LAT...LON 2617 9786 2616 9786 2608 9786 2608 9801
2612 9808 2621 9806 2618 9786
$$
HallmanThe office that day
Everything else NWS Brownsville, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 7:07 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BRO | Hidalgo | 38 min |
| Mar 27, 7:14 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | BRO | 61 min | |
| Mar 27, 7:20 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | BRO | Cameron | 2 hr |
| Mar 27, 7:32 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BRO | Cameron | 43 min |
| Mar 27, 7:33 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | BRO | Willacy | 5 hr |
| Mar 27, 7:40 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | BRO | 35 min | |
| Mar 27, 7:50 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | BRO | 25 min | |
| Mar 27, 8:08 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | BRO | 37 min | |
| Mar 27, 8:15 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | BRO | 30 min | |
| Mar 27, 8:40 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | BRO | 35 min | |
| Mar 27, 8:49 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | BRO | Cameron | 6 hr |
| Mar 27, 8:49 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BRO | Cameron | 41 min |
| Mar 27, 8:57 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BRO | Cameron, Willacy | 48 min |
| Mar 27, 9:08 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | BRO | 52 min | |
| Mar 27, 9:28 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | BRO | Hidalgo | 6 hr |
| Mar 27, 9:32 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | BRO | Cameron | 3 hr |
| Mar 27, 9:38 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BRO | Cameron | 52 min |
| Mar 27, 9:40 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | BRO | 50 min | |
| Mar 27, 9:42 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | BRO | Cameron | 5 hr |
| Mar 27, 9:55 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | BRO | 50 min | |
| Mar 27, 10:01 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | BRO | Brooks, Hidalgo, Kenedy | 4 hr |
| Mar 27, 10:07 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | BRO | 53 min | |
| Mar 27, 10:24 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | BRO | 33 min | |
| Mar 27, 10:25 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BRO | Cameron | 12 min |
| Mar 27, 10:37 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | BRO | 53 min | |
| Mar 27, 10:42 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BRO | Jim Hogg | 29 min |
| Mar 27, 10:55 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | BRO | 50 min | |
| Mar 27, 11:10 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BRO | Jim Hogg | 50 min |
| Mar 27, 11:39 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | BRO | 29 min | |
| Mar 27, 11:48 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BRO | Brooks | 42 min |
| Mar 27, 11:57 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BRO | Hidalgo | 48 min |
| Mar 28, 12:20 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BRO | Hidalgo | 40 min |
| Mar 28, 12:29 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | BRO | Cameron, Willacy | 9 hr |
| Mar 28, 12:32 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | BRO | Brooks, Hidalgo, Starr | 58 min |
| Mar 28, 12:33 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BRO | Cameron, Hidalgo, Willacy | 42 min |
| Mar 28, 12:39 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BRO | Cameron, Hidalgo, Kenedy, Willacy | 38 min |
| Mar 28, 12:47 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BRO | Kenedy | 43 min |
| Mar 28, 12:52 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | BRO | 23 min | |
| Mar 28, 1:02 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BRO | Cameron, Kenedy, Willacy | 58 min |
| Mar 28, 1:17 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | BRO | 43 min | |
| Mar 28, 1:27 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | BRO | 63 min | |
| Mar 28, 1:52 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | BRO | 53 min | |
| Mar 28, 1:54 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BRO | Cameron | 36 min |
| Mar 28, 2:06 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | BRO | Cameron | 15 min |
| Mar 28, 2:10 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | BRO | 35 min | |
| Mar 28, 2:36 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | BRO | 54 min | |
| Mar 28, 2:59 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | BRO | Cameron, Hidalgo | 7 hr |
| Mar 28, 3:07 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | BRO | 53 min | |
| Mar 28, 3:13 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BRO | Hidalgo | 47 min |
| Mar 28, 4:21 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | BRO | 24 min | |
| Mar 28, 4:38 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | BRO | 52 min | |
| Mar 28, 5:21 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BRO | Cameron | 24 min |
| Mar 28, 6:25 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | BRO | 50 min | |
| Mar 28, 9:24 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | BRO | Cameron, Hidalgo, Willacy | 8 hr |
| Mar 28, 4:05 PM CDT | River Flood Advisory | BRO | Cameron | 46 hr |
| Mar 28, 4:05 PM CDT | River Flood Advisory | BRO | Cameron | 46 hr |
| Mar 28, 4:48 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BRO | Cameron | 42 min |
| Mar 28, 6:27 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | BRO | Cameron, Hidalgo, Willacy | 43 hr |
| Mar 28, 6:33 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BRO | Kenedy | 42 min |
| Mar 28, 6:41 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BRO | Kenedy | 49 min |
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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.