VAL VERDE, TX — ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
Rio Grande At Foster Ranch affecting Val Verde County.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Texas...
Pecos River Near Langtry affecting Val Verde County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rio Grande at Foster Ranch.
* WHEN...Until late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...At 5.0 feet, Lowland flooding makes low water crossings at Pandale on the Pecos River and tributaries flooded and impassable. At 7.0 feet, (2.1 meters), Minor lowland flooding is a significant threat to swimmers, tubers and campers on the low banks of the Pecos River above Pandale to above Langtry. At 10.0 feet, (3.0 meters), Moderate flooding is well into the flood plain making secondary roads and crossings along the Pecos River and tributaries very dangerous to travel. Swimmers and tubers should leave the river as flow is dangerously turbulent. Campers vehicles and gear in the flood plain can be swept downstream.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 8.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late tonight to 16.8 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening to 13.3 feet early Sunday morning. It will rise to flood stage Sunday morning. It will then fall again Sunday night. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Val Verde, TX can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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