Flood Warning

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

Guadalupe River At Comfort affecting Kendall County.

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

* WHERE...Guadalupe River at Comfort.

* WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight.

* IMPACTS...At 31.0 feet, Numerous homes flood above Center Point to near Comfort. Most roads and bridges near the river flood. Flow approaches homes in the western part of Comfort and additional runoff down Cypress Creek floods them. Major lowland flooding cuts livestock off in the flood plain, potentially drowning them. At 35.0 feet, Disastrous flooding damages many homes above Center Point to below Comfort. Roads, bridges, and crossings are extremely dangerous to motorists entering the Guadalupe River channel. Residents of flood prone areas below Kerrville to below Comfort should prepare to evacuate as emergency officials assess the threat.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:05 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 30.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:05 AM CDT Thursday was 30.5 feet. - Forecast...The river will rapidly rise to 35.6 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage this afternoon. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 36.2 feet on 08/21/1919. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood