Tom Green County
Flood Advisory issued May 21 at 2:01PM CDT until May 21 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of west central Texas, including the following counties, Kimble, Menard and Schleicher. * WHEN...Until 515 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 201 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Fort Mckavett, Camp Sol Mayer, The Intersection Of Us-83 And Ranch Road 1773 and Us-83 Near The Kimble-Menard County Line. - This includes the following Low Water Crossings... Toe Nail crossing San Saba River, County Road 370 crossing Big Saline Creek, Dunagan crossing San Saba River, Russell crossing Rocky Creek and Ranch Road 2291 crossing Las Moras Creek. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Overview
Tom Green County is located in west-central Texas, anchored by San Angelo. The county manages several parks and recreation areas with camping available at designated locations including Foster Park (along Spring Creek), and areas around the major reservoirs. County parks have a 3-night maximum stay unless approved by Commissioner's Court, and require online reservations through their REC1 system. Camping fees are $6/day for county residents, $12/day for non-residents. The county's major water features include O.C. Fisher Reservoir (currently experiencing extremely low water levels at around 1-2% capacity), Twin Buttes Reservoir (also low but variable), and Lake Nasworthy. Twin Buttes requires a Limited Public Use permit ($12/year) from TPWD for anyone 17+ to fish, hike, camp, or picnic, with only primitive camping allowed. Gates at Twin Buttes are locked after rainfall to protect dirt roads. San Angelo State Park (a TPWD facility on O.C. Fisher Reservoir) offers developed camping with water/electric hookups and mini-cabins. The region is experiencing drought conditions affecting lake levels, which impacts access and recreational opportunities. The area is characteristic of the Edwards Plateau/Concho Country with mesquite and pecan trees, serving as a major hub for the wool and mohair industry.
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