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Home Return to list Areal Flood Advisory 0007 Issued by the Brownsville Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-05-20 21:03:10
353
WGUS84 KBRO 210202
FLSBRO
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
902 PM CDT Wed May 20 2026
TXC427-210500-
/O.NEW.KBRO.FA.Y.0007.260521T0202Z-260521T0500Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Starr TX-
902 PM CDT Wed May 20 2026
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Central Starr County in deep south Texas...
* WHEN...Until midnight CDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Water over
roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or
is imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 902 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding.
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, Escobares, La Rosita, Rio Grande City Municipal
Airport, Starr County Sheriffs Office, Fort Ringgold County Park,
Rio Grande City Fire Department, Ringgold Middle School, Starr
County Memorial Hospital, Las Lomas, Los Alvarez, Santa Cruz, La
Puerta, Los Garzas, Garceno, Rio Grande City Library, Rio Grande
City--roma and Los Villareales.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, dont drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.
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 2658 9884 2656 9870 2634 9872 2630 9876
2633 9875 2633 9879 2637 9881 2637 9882
2636 9884 2637 9886 2635 9890 2639 9892
2637 9894 2638 9896 2639 9895 2640 9897
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ATE
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-05-20 22:12:13
928
WGUS84 KBRO 210311
FLSBRO
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1011 PM CDT Wed May 20 2026
TXC427-210321-
/O.CAN.KBRO.FA.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260521T0500Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Starr TX-
1011 PM CDT Wed May 20 2026
...FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Advisory is cancelled for a portion of Deep South Texas,
including the following area, Starr.
The heavy rain has ended. Flood waters have receded. Urban area and
small stream flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please
continue to heed remaining road closures.
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LAT...LON 2658 9884 2656 9870 2634 9872 2630 9876
2633 9875 2633 9879 2637 9881 2637 9882
2636 9884 2637 9886 2635 9890 2639 9892
2637 9894 2638 9896 2639 9895 2640 9897
$$
ATE
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