Flood Warning

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

Nueces River Near Tilden affecting McMullen County.

Nueces River Near Three Rivers affecting Live Oak County.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...

Frio River At Tilden affecting McMullen and Live Oak Counties.

Nueces River At Cotulla affecting La Salle County.

For the Nueces River...including Cotulla, Tilden, Three Rivers, Mathis, Bluntzer, Calallen...Major flooding is forecast. For the Frio River...including Tilden...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Major flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Nueces River near Three Rivers.

* WHEN...From Monday evening until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 37.3 feet, Widespread lowland flooding occurs. Minor roads are closed. Airport Road boat ramp near Live Oak County Airport is flooded and closed. Major flooding occurs in the River Creek Acres Subdivision, with several feet of water and several homes flooded. Residents in the J.I. Hailey Subdivision at Jones River bend have trouble getting out as water covers much of Antelope Lane.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 1.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Monday evening and continue rising to 36.8 feet early Wednesday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 36.9 feet on 07/04/2002. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood