AREAS AFFECTED : PRESIDIO, TX
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Rio Grande below Rio Conchos near Presidio,
Texas affecting Presidio County.
For the Rio Grande...including Rio Grande below Rio Conchos near
Presidio, Texas...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rio Grande below Rio Conchos near Presidio, Texas.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet (2.7 meters), the river reaches minor flood
stage, and low lying areas begin to flood.
At 11.0 feet (3.4 meters), minor flooding continues along the
river. Irrigation pumps may need to be removed. No threats to
residences or other structures are known to occur.
At 13.0 feet (4.0 meters), the river reaches moderate flood
stage. Farmland near the river will be inundated. Water may
begin flooding low lying areas of FM 170.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 12.4 feet (3.8 meters).
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet (2.4 meters).
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:15 PM CDT Friday was 12.5 feet (3.8 meters).
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.5
feet (3.8 meters) late this evening.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet (2.7 meters).
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood