PRESIDIO, TX — ...The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Texas...
Rio Grande below Rio Grande below Rio Conchos near Presidio, Texas affecting Presidio County.
For the Rio Grande...including Rio Grande at Presidio Vehicle Bridge, Rio Grande below Rio Conchos near Presidio, Texas, Rio Grande near Castolon, Texas...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rio Grande below Rio Grande below Rio Conchos near Presidio, Texas.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, minor flooding continues along the river. Irrigation pumps may need to be removed. No threats to residences or other structures are known to occur. At 9.0 feet, the river reaches minor flood stage, and low lying areas begin to flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 9.0 feet (2.7 meters). - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet (2.4 meters). - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:15 PM CDT Monday was 9.0 feet (2.7 meters). - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.9 feet (3.0 meters) late this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage this evening. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet (2.7 meters). - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.9 feet (3.0 meters) on 08/31/2016. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Presidio, 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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