A Severe Flood Warning is in effect for Dimmit, Texas, from July 23 at 2:04PM CDT until July 26 at 12:20PM CDT, as issued by the National Weather Service (NWS). The affected area includes Dimmit County.
This warning indicates that major flooding is occurring and forecast for the Nueces River near Asherton. The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Sunday morning and continue falling to 10.4 feet early Tuesday afternoon. Widespread major flooding may threaten livestock over a large area of the flood plain, and a mile of Farm to Market 190 near the river is flooded.
In case of an emergency, dial 911. Follow guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities. Avoid walking or driving through flooded areas, as even 6 inches of fast-moving water can knock you off your feet. Stay away from riverbanks and seek higher ground if necessary.
