A storm system that brought rain and snow to Southern California will move into Texas and the South by Wednesday, bringing flash flood and severe weather threat.
Assemble an emergency kit in advance to ensure your family's safety during a flood. This should include: Non-perishable food and water for at least three days. Flashlights, extra batteries and a phone charger. Waterproof containers for important documents. Protective gear, including gloves and sturdy boots​.
ABC 7 Los Angeles on MSN2d
Flood watch remains in effect Monday as heavy rain hits SoCalParts of Los Angeles County are under a flood watch until Monday as some residents report seeing small hail and heavy downpours.
On Thursday at 12:04 a.m. the NWS Fort Worth TX issued a flash flood warning. The warning is for Collin, Kaufman and Rockwall counties.
During heavy rainfall, there is a risk of flooding, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas. Remember to never drive through water on the road, even if it seems shallow. According to the NWS, as little as 12 inches of rapidly flowing water can carry away most cars.
Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy additional state resources, including swiftwater rescue boat squads and urban search and rescue teams. Among them is a Fort Worth Fire Rescue squad, which deployed this morning to stage in Abilene and could be moved depending on the evolving situation.
Burn scars left by the recent fires in Los Angeles are becoming hotbeds for flash flooding, mudslides and debris flows as rainfall drenches the area.
A storm is bearing down on the southern Plains and Texas, where residents are bracing for severe weather, including flash flooding.
KHON Honolulu on MSN3d
Power outages, flooding, landslide cause chaos for thousands of Oʻahu residents during flash flood warningThousands of Hawaiian Electric customers are experiencing power outages while some residents on Oʻahu are reporting flooding and a landslide all while a flash flood warning was in effect across the island.
After an epic dry streak, the first real rain of winter fell in Southern California, bringing elevated risk of floods and landslides to areas recently burned by wildfires.
On Wednesday at 1:21 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a flood watch valid from Friday 1 a.m. until Saturday 1 p.m. for Westmoreland Ridges and Fayette Ridges as well as Westmoreland and Fayette counties.
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