Elevated North America

NWS / NOAA weather: Flood Warning issued July 18 at 7:59AM CDT until July 20 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Texas...

Devils River At Pafford Crossing nr Comstock affecting Val Verde
County.

* WHAT...Major flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Devils River at Pafford Crossing nr Comstock.

* WHEN...From this afternoon to early Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, (4.3 meters), Major flooding. Life
threatening flooding for recreationists above Paffords Crossing to
Amistad Reservoir. Flow is near 150,000 cfs. Livestock should be
moved from areas vulnerable to major flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 2.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this afternoon to a crest of 14.6 feet this evening. It will
then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
14.5 feet on 10/11/1981.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Severity
Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
This month
2653rd Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather

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