Flood Warning

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

Nueces River At Laguna affecting Uvalde County.

Sabinal At Sabinal affecting Uvalde County.

Nueces River Below Uvalde affecting Uvalde County.

Nueces River Near Asherton affecting Dimmit County.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Nueces River near Asherton.

* WHEN...From late tonight until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding reaches into low lying areas of the flood plain. Livestock and equipment should be moved from vulnerable areas. At 24.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding reaches into low lying areas of the flood plain. Livestock should be moved from vulnerable areas. At 26.0 feet, Widespread moderate lowland flooding threatens livestock and equipment in low areas of the flood plain. Secondary roads and bridges flood and Farm to Market 190 is threatened.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 2.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue rising to a crest of 25.8 feet Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 25.7 feet on 09/18/1991. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood