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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 is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
Devils River At Pafford Crossing nr Comstock affecting Val Verde County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Devils River at Pafford Crossing nr Comstock.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, (2.4 meters), Moderate flooding covers several hundred yards of the flood plain. Campers, automobiles and equipment can be washed downstream below Juno to Amistad Reservoir. Livestock should be moved from flood prone areas of the flood plain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 8.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:15 AM CDT Friday was 8.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.5 feet early this morning. It will then fall below flood stage this afternoon. - Flood stage is 5.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.1 feet on 07/11/1988. - 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 this afternoon at 300 PM CDT.
Data from the National Weather Service
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