NUECES, TX — ...The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Texas...
Oso Creek Near Corpus Christi affecting Nueces County.
For the Oso Creek...including Corpus Christi...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Oso Creek near Corpus Christi.
* WHEN...From Tuesday evening to Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding occurs, from the headwaters near Violet Road, or Farm to Market 24, to Oso Bay. Secondary roads and low bridges near the creek are also flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM CST Sunday the stage was 6.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late Tuesday evening to a crest of 21.1 feet Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage by Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.9 feet on 06/11/1987. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Nueces, 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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