LLANO, TX — ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Texas...
Llano River at Llano affecting Llano County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Llano River at Llano.
* WHEN...From this evening to Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding makes secondary roads and low bridges in the flood plain dangerous to motorists including the low water crossing of Ranch Road 3404/Slab Road near Kingsland. Equipment should be moved from low docks and boat ties loosened downstream in Kingsland.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 PM CST Monday the stage was 4.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 13.2 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.6 feet on 06/01/2016. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Llano, 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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