Weather Alert in Texas
Flood Warning issued September 2 at 9:12AM CDT until September 2 at 10:16PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
AREAS AFFECTED: Presidio, TX
DESCRIPTION: ...The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa TX has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Texas... Rio Grande at Rio Grande at Presidio Vehicle Bridge affecting Presidio County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Rio Grande at Rio Grande at Presidio Vehicle Bridge. * WHEN...From this morning to late this evening. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet (3.7 meters), the river reaches bankfull, after which the flood plain between the levees begins to flood. No damage is expected. At 15.5 feet (4.7 meters), the river reaches minor flood stage, and flooding between the levees occurs. No damage to structures is expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 16.5 feet (5.0 meters). - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet (3.7 meters). - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 AM CDT Tuesday was 18.2 feet (5.5 meters). - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this morning and continue falling to 6.2 feet (1.9 meters) Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 15.5 feet (4.7 meters). - Flood History...No available flood history. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 915 PM CDT.
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