LLANO, TX — ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Llano River at Llano affecting Llano County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Llano River at Llano.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding threatens docks and boats in the flood plain downstream in Kingsland. Secondary roads and bridges will be flooded and dangerous to motorists. Flow exceeds the USGS 1:2 year flood level.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:00 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 11.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:00 AM CST Tuesday was 11.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.1 feet late this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.6 feet on 06/01/2016. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Llano, 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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