KIMBLE, TX — ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
Llano River Near Junction affecting Kimble County.
For the Llano River...including Junction, Mason...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Llano River near Junction.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Moderate flooding will occur. Roads and low water crossings will be flooded and impassible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CST Monday the stage was 20.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 PM CST Monday was 20.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.4 feet late this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.0 feet on 10/19/1985. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Kimble, 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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