Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...

West Nueces River At Brackettville affecting Kinney and Uvalde Counties.

Nueces River At Laguna affecting Uvalde County.

Nueces River Below Uvalde affecting Uvalde County.

Nueces River Near Asherton affecting Dimmit County.

Frio River At Concan affecting Uvalde County.

Frio River Below Dry Frio affecting Uvalde County.

Devils River At Cauthorn Ranch Near Juno affecting Val Verde County.

Devils River At Bakers Crossing 19N Of Comstock affecting Val Verde County.

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

Sabinal At Sabinal affecting Uvalde County.

Frio River Near Derby affecting Frio County.

* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Frio River at Concan.

* WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Major flooding increases very quickly to several feet deep over the Frio River banks of recreation camps near Rio Frio to near Concan. Sleeping campers, autos and recreational vehicles can be washed downstream. This is a life threatening level. At 17.0 feet, Up to near ten feet of turbulent flow smashes through campgrounds below Rio Frio to Concan. recreational vehicles, autos, and gear can easily be swept downstream. Lowest homes below Leakey to below Rio Frio are threatened. Residents in flood prone areas should prepare to evacuate as emergency officials assess the threat.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM CDT Thursday was 16.6 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a maximum value of 17.9 feet late this morning. It will fall below flood stage late this evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.4 feet on 05/29/1987. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood