NEWS
Flood advisory issued for Montague County
Flood Advisory issued July 6 at 12:32PM CDT until July 6 at 3:30PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
* WHAT…Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE…Portions of Montague and Wise counties in north central
Texas
* WHEN…Until 330 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This
will likely cause urban and small stream flooding. Low lying
and/or poor drainage areas will experience minor flooding in
the advisory area. Up to 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
– Some locations that will experience flooding include…
Decatur, Bridgeport, Bowie, Alvord, Chico, Paradise, Sunset,
Lake Bridgeport, Lake Amon G Carter, Runaway Bay, Park
Springs, Crafton, Fruitland, Balsora, Cottondale, Mallard,
Forestburg and Boonsville.
Instructions
Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
A BOIL WATER NOTICE remains in effect for City of Bowie, TX water customers along Highway 81 from Parker Road to Old Bowie Lake. Affected customers should use bottled or boiled water for drinking, cooking, or brushing teeth. Results of water testing should be available shortly after noon today. If the testing is good, the BOIL WATER NOTICE may be lifted shortly thereafter
A boil water order was implemented Monday afternoon for the area served at U.S. Highway 81 from Parker Drive to Old Bowie Lake as water line repairs were made. The order remains in place today. If you are affected by this order and need bottled water call 940-977-4941.
City of Bowie officials report Montague County, TX will be under an ELEVATED FIRE THREAT today. Please be careful. Hear Audio Alert:https://hrpow.us/H9U9gWU
A heat advisory also continues until 8 p.m. tonight. Remember to check on pets and older neighbors. Stay safe.
Photo of a previous grass fire, Bowie News file photo.
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