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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.
.Excessive rainfall is forecast to continue upstream of Los Olmos into early this week, leading to a rise in river levels that may approach action stage late tonight.
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 late Friday night.
* 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
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:15 AM CST Monday the stage was 1.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.9 feet early Wednesday morning. - Action stage is 5.0 feet. The river is expected to reach action stage late tonight. - 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 this evening at 700 PM CST.
Data from the National Weather Service
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