Flash flood warning in effect until 3 p.m.

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SHREVEPORT, La. — The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning effective until 3 p.m. Tuesday across the Texarkana region.

NWS called the expected flooding life threatening.

As of noon, 2 to 4 inches of rain had fallen, "especially across the city of Texarkana," according to NWS.

"Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area over the next few hours. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly," the warning states.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Texarkana, Hope, Wake Village, New Boston, Stamps, Lewisville, Nash, Hooks, Redwater, Maud, Red Lick, Garland, Fulton, Genoa, Mandeville, Leary, Mount Pleasant, Patmos and Homan.

"Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

"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," NWS said.




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