BROOKS, TX — ...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Los Olmos Creek Near Falfurrias affecting Brooks County.
For the Los Olmos Creek...including Falfurrias...elevated river levels are forecast.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. The creek levels are falling this morning, but remains above action stage, which is 5 feet. The creek is expected to fall below action stage early Friday morning.
* WHERE...Los Olmos Creek near Falfurrias.
* WHEN...Until further notice. However, the advisory is likely to be cancelled early Friday morning after the creek falls below action stage.
* 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
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 AM CST Thursday the stage was 7.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 2.2 feet Tuesday morning, November 17th. - Action stage is 5.0 feet. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - https://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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