Flood Warning

...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Texas...

Guadalupe River at Hunt affecting Kerr County.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Guadalupe River at Hunt.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Major flooding of low areas of recreation camps along the North and South Forks washes canoes and gear downstream from docks and low areas. Roads near the river, including along Highway 39, are extremely dangerous for auto traffic and travel is highly discouraged. Autos in low areas of Camp Waldemar are swept downstream. Flow is near the USGS 1:10 year flood level.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:20 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 19.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:20 AM CDT Thursday was 19.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.0 feet early this morning. It will then fall below flood stage this evening. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.4 feet on 08/13/1981. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood