Flood Warning for Val Verde, TX
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What: Moderate flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 6.0 feet, (1.8 meters), Water begins to run over the road at many Hwy 163 low crossings. At 7.0 feet, (2.1 meters), Low water crossings on the Devils River become impassable, and motorists will have a risk of becoming stranded between crossings. At 8.0 feet, (2.4...
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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. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 900 PM CDT.
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...The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Texas... Pecos River Near Langtry affecting Val Verde County. Devils River At Cauthorn Ranch Near Juno affecting Val Verde County. Pecos River At Pandale Crossing affecting Val Verde County. Devils River At Bakers Crossing 19N Of Comstock affecting Val Verde County. Rio Grande At Foster Ranch affecting Val Verde County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Devils River at Cauthorn Ranch Near Juno. * WHEN...From late tonight to Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, (1.8 meters), Water begins to run over the road at many Hwy 163 low crossings. At 7.0 feet, (2.1 meters), Low water crossings on the Devils River become impassable, and motorists will have a risk of becoming stranded between crossings. 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. At 10.0 feet, (3.0 meters), Numerous portions of Highway 163 along the Devils River become flooded. Low water crossings and bridges along the Devils River are impassable, and motorists may become stranded between low spots for several hours. At 13.0 feet, (4.0 meters), Campers, autos and gear on the banks wash downstream as this flood wave moves downstream. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 8:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 4.4 feet. Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 11.6 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. Flood stage is 8.0 feet. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Warning issued October 15 at 8:58AM CDT until October 18 at 1:00PM 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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