Flood Warning for Frio, TX
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What is happening
What: Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 7.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding closes Farm to Market 1581 near Derby. Where: Frio River near Derby. When: Until late tomorrow evening.
What the bulletin says to do
Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, stop, turn around and go another way. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 Wednesday afternoon by 245 PM CDT.
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Bulletin details
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas... Frio River Near Derby affecting Frio County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Frio River near Derby. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding closes Farm to Market 1581 near Derby. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 7:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 7.3 feet. Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 PM CDT Tuesday was 8.7 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning and continue falling to 3.5 feet Sunday evening. Flood stage is 6.0 feet. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Warning issued July 21 at 8:38PM CDT until July 22 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
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Flood Warning issued July 21 at 1:38PM CDT until July 22 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
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Flood Warning issued July 21 at 8:57AM CDT until July 25 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
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Flood Warning issued July 20 at 8:15PM CDT until July 21 at 11:09PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
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Flood Warning issued July 20 at 2:37PM CDT until July 21 at 6:36PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
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Flood Warning issued July 20 at 8:34AM CDT until July 22 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Austin/San Antonio TX. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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