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 Cauthorn Ranch Near Juno affecting Val Verde County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Devils River at Cauthorn Ranch Near Juno.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:15 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 8.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.0 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this afternoon. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.1 feet on 06/28/2016. - 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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