VAL VERDE, TX — ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Texas...
Devils River At Pafford Crossing nr Comstock affecting Val Verde County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Devils River at Pafford Crossing nr Comstock.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, (1.8 meters), Moderate lowland flooding over 1/4 mile wide covers the right bank to the canyon walls. The turbulent flow can wash motorists, campers, and equipment downstream from Pafford Crossing to Amistad Reservoir. Livestock are cut off and potentially drowned below Juno to Amistad Reservoir.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:15 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 7.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:15 AM CST Tuesday was 7.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this afternoon and continue falling to 3.3 feet Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 5.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.2 feet on 10/19/2018. - 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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