- In force from
- Oct 16, 6:10 AM CDT
- Until
- Oct 17, 11:00 PM CDT
- Issued
- Oct 15, 8:58 AM CDT
- Updated
- 2 times, last Oct 15, 8:26 PM CDT
- Office
- Austin/San Antonio, TX
- Number
- 57 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Severe, Immediate, Observed
- Where
- TX
FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING TO SATURDAY EVENING
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Pecos River Near Langtry affecting Val Verde County.
Devils River At Cauthorn Ranch Near Juno affecting Val Verde County.
Devils River At Bakers Crossing 19N Of Comstock affecting Val Verde County.
Rio Grande At Foster Ranch affecting Val Verde County.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
Pecos River At Pandale Crossing affecting Val Verde County.
- What
- Moderate flooding is forecast.
- Where
- Devils River at Cauthorn Ranch Near Juno.
- When
- From Friday morning to Saturday evening.
- Impacts
- At 6.0 feet, (1.8 meters), Water begins to run over the road at many Hwy 163 low crossings. At 7.0 feet, (2.1 meters), Low water crossings on the Devils River become impassable, and motorists will have a risk of becoming stranded between crossings. At 8.0 feet, (2.4 meters), Several low crossings on Highway 163 on the Devils River are flooded, and motorists may become stranded between crossings for several hours. At 10.0 feet, (3.0 meters), Numerous portions of Highway 163 along the Devils River become flooded. Low water crossings and bridges along the Devils River are impassable, and motorists may become stranded between low spots for several hours. At 13.0 feet, (4.0 meters), Campers, autos and gear on the banks wash downstream as this flood wave moves downstream.
- Additional details
- - At 7:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 4.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to 10.8 feet tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday morning to 5.5 feet early Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, stop, turn around and go another way.
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 830 AM CDT.
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