Flood Advisory

...The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Texas...

Rio Grande at Rio Grande at Presidio Vehicle Bridge affecting Presidio County.

For the Rio Grande...including Rio Grande at Presidio Vehicle Bridge, Rio Grande below Rio Conchos near Presidio, Texas, Rio Grande near Castolon, Texas...elevated river levels are forecast.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued late tonight at 200 AM CDT.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Rio Grande at Rio Grande at Presidio Vehicle Bridge.

* WHEN...From this afternoon to Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, the river reaches bankfull, after which the flood plain between the levees begins to flood. No damage is expected. At 15.5 feet, the river reaches minor flood stage, and flooding between the levees occurs. No damage to structures is expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 9.7 feet (3.0 meters). - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet (3.7 meters). - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.8 feet (4.2 meters) this evening. - Action stage is 12.0 feet (3.7 meters). - Flood stage is 15.5 feet (4.7 meters). - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood