Turn around, don't drown: Flash flood warnings around Taylor County after thunderstorms

Turn around. Don't drown.

The National Weather Service in San Angelo issued a flash flood warning and flood advisory due to thunderstorms in the Abilene area around 9:15 a.m. Tuesday.

About 1.5 inches of rainfall has been measured at various locations across Abilene, especially in the northern half of the city.

Although the warnings are in effect until 10:30 a.m., additional rainfall is possible throughout the rest of the day.

A flood advisory is in effect for a portion of West Central Texas, including Callahan, Fisher, Jones, Nolan, Shackelford, Taylor and Throckmorton counties, according to San Angelo NWS.

Residents are advised to avoid low-lying and poor drainage areas where flooding can occur.

Locations that may experience flash flooding include Abilene, Tye, Dyess Air Force Base, Caps, Potosi, Hamby, Impact and Kirby Lake.

Some low water crossings that may experience flash flooding include:

• Intersections along Sammons Street
• Butternut Underpass near downtown Abilene
• Curry Lane from Clack St. to Catclaw Drive
• Texas Avenue at Arnold Boulevard
• Intersections along Button Willow Parkway
• South 27th Street at Catclaw Creek
• FM 3308 crossing Draw
• 2000 block of Oak Street
• North Sixth Street and Willis Street
• Antilley Road crossing Button Willow Creek

NWS San Angelo urges residents to take precautions and turn around when encountering flooded roads as most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

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