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Flash Flood Statement

National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX

1040 PM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024



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Trinity TX-

1040 PM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024



...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR SOUTH CENTRAL TRINITY COUNTY...



...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 AM CDT MONDAY FOR 

SOUTH CENTRAL TRINITY COUNTY...



At 1040 PM CDT, Local law enforcement reported swift water rescues 

due to heavy rain in between the towns of Trinity and Groveton. 

Between 6 and 10 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall 

amounts of 2 to 4 inches are possible in the warned area. Dangerous 

flash flooding is already occurring.



This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for South Central Trinity 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...

  Trinity and Groveton.



Water rescues have occurred on FM 3188 as well as FM 356.

Flooding is occuring on the following roadways:

- US 287

- TX 94

- County Rd 233

- County Rd 358

- County Rd 1280

- County Rd 2262



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.



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.



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LAT...LON 3094 9525 3093 9530 3093 9538 3096 9540

      3101 9540 3107 9534 3110 9530 3110 9522

      3112 9510 3109 9505 3103 9505 3096 9520



FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC



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