Weather Alert in Texas
Flood Warning issued September 1 at 5:32PM CDT until September 2 at 7:14AM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
AREAS AFFECTED: Presidio, TX
DESCRIPTION: ...The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa TX has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Texas... Rio Grande at Rio Grande at Presidio Vehicle Bridge affecting Presidio County. Rio Grande below Rio Grande below Rio Conchos near Presidio, Texas affecting Presidio County. For the Rio Grande...including Rio Grande above Rio Conchos near Presidio, Texas, Rio Grande at Presidio Vehicle Bridge, Rio Grande below Rio Conchos near Presidio, Texas, Rio Grande near Castolon, Texas, Rio Grande at Johnson Ranch near Castolon, Texas, Rio Grande at Rio Grande Village, BBNP, Texas, Rio Grande near Dryden, Texas, Terlingua Creek near Terlingua, Texas...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rio Grande at Rio Grande at Presidio Vehicle Bridge. * WHEN...From this afternoon to tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet (3.7 meters), the river reaches bankfull, after which the flood plain between the levees begins to flood. No damage is expected. At 15.5 feet (4.7 meters), the river reaches minor flood stage, and flooding between the levees occurs. No damage to structures is expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 17.2 feet (5.2 meters). - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet (3.7 meters). - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:15 PM CDT Monday was 17.2 feet (5.2 meters). - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling to 6.0 feet (1.8 meters) early Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.5 feet (4.7 meters). - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. Tuesday morning at 715 AM CDT.
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