Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Austin/San Antonio, TX

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
946 PM CDT Sat Apr 20 2024

TXC021-287-210730-
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/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Bastrop TX-Lee TX-
946 PM CDT Sat Apr 20 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 AM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
  expected.

* WHERE...A portion of south central Texas, including the following
  counties, Bastrop and Lee. Heaviest rainfall amounts are over an
  area between Bastrop and Smithville, extending east to Dime Box
  and Lake Somerville.

* WHEN...Until 230 AM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Water over roadways. Some low-water crossings may become
  impassable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 943 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause small stream flooding. Between
    1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen.
  - Far eastern Bastrop and Southern Lee Counties are the most
    likely places to experience flooding.
    Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
    the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Bastrop, Giddings, Smithville, Dime Box, Paige, Circle D-KC
    Estates, Lake Somerville State Park & Trailway, Manheim,
    Serbin, Hills, Northrup, Lincoln, Loebau, Old Dime Box,
    Buescher State Park, Alum Creek and Bastrop State Park.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3011 9730 3042 9683 3040 9681 3039 9679
      3032 9674 3032 9669 3030 9666 3030 9664
      3029 9666 3025 9669 3025 9671 3025 9672
      3024 9673 3022 9674 3020 9674 3012 9685
      3003 9702 3005 9703 3003 9705 2999 9721


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