Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 9 at 8:34AM CDT until May 9 at 10:15AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 9, 2026 - 6:34am
Expires:
May 9, 2026 - 8:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of Deep South Texas, including the following
county, Starr.
* WHEN...Until 1015 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 834 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream
flooding. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch 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, Los Alvarez, Los
Garzas, Garceno, Starr County Memorial Hospital, Rio Grande
City Municipal Airport, Starr County Sheriffs Office, North
Escobares, Rio Grande City Fire Department, Fort Ringgold
County Park, Ringgold Middle School, Roma City Police
Department, Roma Park, Roma City Hall, Roma Public Library,
Barrera Elementary School and Roma Creek.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain.
Arroyos, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a
matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.
Area Description:
Starr, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Brownsville TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov