Flood Warning

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

Nueces River Near Tilden affecting McMullen County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Nueces River near Tilden.

* WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding occurs, and causes sloughs and peripheral channels near the main stream to cut off areas of the flood plain, isolating livestock and damaging equipment in low areas. Oil field tank batteries and pump jacks flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tonight and fall below action stage by late Monday. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.3 feet on 05/24/2004. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood