Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...

Nueces River Near Asherton affecting Dimmit County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Nueces River near Asherton.

* WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding reaches into low lying areas of the flood plain. Livestock and equipment should be moved from vulnerable areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 22.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:30 PM CDT Saturday was 24.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening and continue falling to 7.3 feet early Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.2 feet on 12/23/1991. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood