VAL VERDE, TX — ...The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Texas...
Devils River At Pafford Crossing nr Comstock affecting Val Verde County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Devils River at Pafford Crossing nr Comstock.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 5.0 feet, (1.5 meters), Minor lowland flooding one quarter mile wide at Pafford Crossing covers most of the right bank. Turbulent flow above Pafford Crossing to Amistad Reservoir can wash campers, automobiles, and equipment downstream.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:15 AM CST Monday the stage was 4.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 5.2 feet late this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late this evening. - Flood stage is 5.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 5.1 feet on 09/23/2018. - 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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