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Flood Advisory

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Brooks, 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.
.Latest observations show that Low Olmos Creek near Falfurrias has risen to Action Stage (5.0 feet) with a current level of 6.21 feet. Levels are expected to remain above Action Stage through tonight and likely through Wednesday (at least).
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 further notice.
* 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 4:15 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 6.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.7 feet tomorrow morning. - Action stage is 5.0 feet. - 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 Wednesday afternoon at 100 PM CST.
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