Flood Warning for Val Verde, TX
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What is happening
What: Minor flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 8.0 feet, (2.4 meters), Several low crossings on Highway 163 on the Devils River are flooded, and motorists may become stranded between crossings for several hours. Where: Devils River at Cauthorn Ranch Near Juno. When: Until Wednesday afternoon.
What the bulletin says to do
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. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 1045 AM CST.
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...The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Texas... Devils River At Cauthorn Ranch Near Juno affecting Val Verde County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Devils River at Cauthorn Ranch Near Juno. * WHEN...Until Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, (2.4 meters), Several low crossings on Highway 163 on the Devils River are flooded, and motorists may become stranded between crossings for several hours. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 10:15 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 7.9 feet. Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.0 feet late this evening. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. 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
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Flood Warning issued November 10 at 10:33PM CST until November 11 at 2:00PM CST 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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