MASON, TX — ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
Llano River Near Mason affecting Mason County.
For the Llano River...including Mason...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Llano River near Mason.
* WHEN...Until this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding will occur. Secondary roads and low water crossings will become flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 19.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 AM CST Tuesday was 19.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this morning and continue falling to 8.1 feet Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.5 feet on 10/05/1969. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Mason, 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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