Flood Warning

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

Pecos River At Pandale Crossing affecting Val Verde County.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Pecos River at Pandale Crossing.

* WHEN...Until this evening.

* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, (3.0 meters), Moderate flooding is well into the flood plain making secondary roads and crossings along the Pecos River and tributaries very dangerous to travel. Swimmers and tubers should leave the river as flow is dangerously turbulent. Campers vehicles and gear in the flood plain can be swept downstream.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 11.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:15 AM CDT Saturday was 15.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this morning and continue falling to 2.5 feet early Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.7 feet on 05/10/2007. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood