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Flood Warning
ActiveVal Verde, TX
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
Certainty
Observed
Details
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Devils River At Pafford Crossing nr Comstock affecting Val Verde County.
Devils River At Bakers Crossing 19N Of Comstock affecting Val Verde County.
Devils River At Cauthorn Ranch Near Juno affecting Val Verde County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Devils River at Cauthorn Ranch Near Juno.
* WHEN...Until Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, (3.0 meters), Numerous portions of Highway 163 along the Devils River become flooded. Low water crossings and bridges along the Devils River are impassable, and motorists may become stranded between low spots for several hours.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 8.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:15 PM CDT Thursday was 18.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.7 feet late this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.1 feet on 06/28/2016. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 1045 AM CDT.
Data from the National Weather Service
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