Flood Warning

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Texas...

Frio River At Tilden affecting McMullen and Live Oak Counties.

For the Frio River...including Tilden...Major flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Major flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Frio River at Tilden.

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

* IMPACTS...At 27.0 feet, Major flooding occurs. Numerous residences and businesses flood in Tilden, requiring persons vulnerable to flooding to be evacuated. Lowland flooding of crops and pastureland traps and potentially drowns livestock. Most roads near the river are flooded and dangerous. Water reaches the parking lot and doors of the cafe.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 1.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Monday morning and continue rising to a crest of 28.0 feet early Tuesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood