A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for part of North Texas this morning. Northeastern Hopkins County is under the warning until 10:00 AM, with flash flooding ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
**Timing:**
– Warning in effect until 10:00 AM
– At 7:49 AM, radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over eastern Hopkins County, mainly between Sulphur Bluff and Saltillo
**What to Expect:**
– Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms
– Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen
– Rapid rises on White Oak Bayou and its tributaries are ongoing or expected to begin shortly
– Locations included in this warning include Saltillo, Pine Forest, Weaver, Flora, and Dike
**Potential Impacts:**
– Flash flooding of small creeks and streams
– Flooding in urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses
– Flooding in other poor drainage and low-lying areas
**What to Do Now:**
– Turn around, don’t drown if you encounter flooded roads
– Most flood deaths occur in vehicles
– Stay away from river banks and culverts, which can become unstable and unsafe
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