VAL VERDE, TX — ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
Pecos River Near Langtry affecting Val Verde County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pecos River near Langtry.
* WHEN...Until Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, (4.0 meters), Turbulence in the river channel is dangerous to canoeists and kayakers. Flow inundates the lower banks of the canyon threatening sleeping campers and their gear.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 2.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning to a crest of 12.2 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage this evening. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.1 feet on 03/26/2007. - 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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