PRESIDIO, TX — ...The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Texas...
Rio Grande at Rio Grande at Presidio Vehicle Bridge 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...elevated river levels are forecast.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 200 AM CDT.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Rio Grande at Rio Grande at Presidio Vehicle Bridge.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, the river reaches bankfull, after which the flood plain between the levees begins to flood. No damage is expected. At 15.5 feet, the river reaches minor flood stage, and flooding between the levees occurs. No damage to structures is expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 9.7 feet (3.0 meters). - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet (3.7 meters). - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.8 feet (4.2 meters) this evening. - Action stage is 12.0 feet (3.7 meters). - Flood stage is 15.5 feet (4.7 meters). - 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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