BROOKS, TX — ...The National Weather Service in Brownsville has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Texas...
Los Olmos Creek Near Falfurrias affecting Brooks County.
.Excessive rainfall is forecast to continue upstream of Los Olmos into early this week, leading to a rise in river levels that may approach action stage late tonight.
For the Los Olmos Creek...including Falfurrias...elevated river levels are forecast.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Los Olmos Creek near Falfurrias.
* WHEN...From this morning until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding reaches 120 feet wide into flood plain-persons vulnerable to lowland flooding should move equipment to higher ground.
At 9.0 feet, Flow is high enough to close FM 1418 as water is covering the bridge.
At 10.0 feet, Flow escapes from the Los Olmos drainage into the Palo Blanco drainage area.
At 11.0 feet, Minor flooding with lowland flooding 300 feet wide into the flood plain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 AM CST Sunday the stage was 1.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.7 feet early Tuesday morning. - Action stage is 5.0 feet. The river is expected to reach action stage late tonight. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Brooks, 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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