VAL VERDE, TX — ...The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Texas...
Devils River At Bakers Crossing 19N Of Comstock affecting Val Verde County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Devils River at Bakers Crossing 19N Of Comstock.
* WHEN...From this morning to Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, (1.8 meters), Minor lowland flooding extends into low areas of the flood plain with no significant impact.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 5.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.6 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage this evening. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.2 feet on 08/31/2022. - 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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