Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 8 at 7:28AM CDT until May 8 at 10:30AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 8, 2026 - 5:28am
Expires:
May 8, 2026 - 8:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of Deep South Texas, including the following
county, Starr.
* WHEN...Until 1030 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Water over
roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 728 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Rio Grande City, Roma, Escobares, La Rosita, Rio Grande City
Municipal Airport, Los Alvarez, Starr County Memorial
Hospital, Starr County Sheriffs Office, Fort Ringgold County
Park, Rio Grande City Fire Department, Los Garzas, Garceno,
Ringgold Middle School, North Escobares, Las Lomas, Roma City
Police Department, Roma Park, Roma City Hall, Roma Public
Library and Barrera Elementary School.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Starr, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Brownsville TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov