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Flood Advisory
ActiveBrooks, TX
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Observed
Details
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Los Olmos Creek Near Falfurrias affecting Brooks County.
.Latest observations show that Low Olmos Creek near Falfurrias has risen to Action Stage (5.0 feet) with a current level of 8.70 feet. Levels are expected to remain above Action Stage likely through Sunday morning, though forecast to begin decreasing Thursday morning.
For the Los Olmos Creek...including Falfurrias...elevated river levels are forecast.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Los Olmos Creek near Falfurrias.
* WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding reaches 120 feet wide into flood plain-persons vulnerable to lowland flooding should move equipment to higher ground At 9.0 feet, Flow is high enough to close FM 1418 as water is covering the bridge.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 PM CST Wednesday the stage was 8.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.8 feet just after midnight tonight. - Action stage is 5.0 feet. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
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.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Thursday afternoon at 100 PM CST.
Data from the National Weather Service
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