National Wildlife Refuge · FWS · TX
Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge
Alerts and conditions
Weather Flood Advisory issued November 8 at 7:47PM CST until November 8 at 10:45PM CST by NWS Brownsville TX
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...North Central Cameron County in deep south Texas...
Central Willacy County in deep south Texas...
* WHEN...Until 1045 PM CST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is
occurring or is imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 747 PM CST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the
area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Arroyo City, Port Mansfield, San Perlita, Porfirio, Santa Monica,
Willamar, Port Mansfield Chamber Of Commerce, Port Mansfield
Airport, San Perlita High School and Monte Grande.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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.
Read the full alert · Until Nov 9, 2026, 4:45 AM
History
The designation history for this site (every law, proclamation and order, and the administration behind each) is being researched and checked by the Library’s historians.
What to see and do
Plan your visit
Check the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for current hours, fees and access.
Whose lands these are
These lands are the ancestral and present-day homelands of Native nations. A section on whose lands these are is being prepared with tribal review. In the meantime, Native Land Digital offers a starting point.
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