WILBARGER, TX — ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
Pease River near Vernon affecting Wilbarger County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pease River near Vernon.
* WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Brief... shallow flooding affects agricultural lands and low-lying roads along the Pease River in north Wilbarger County.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 15.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.4 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Wilbarger, 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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