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...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Texas... Frio River At Concan affecting Uvalde County.

* WHAT...Major flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Frio River at Concan.

* WHEN...Until Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Major flooding increases very quickly to several feet deep over the Frio River banks of recreation camps near Rio Frio to near Concan. Sleeping campers, autos and recreational vehicles can be washed downstream. This is a life threatening level.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 7.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this morning to a crest of 16.0 feet late this morning. It will then fall below flood stage this evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.4 feet on 10/08/2018. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: UVALDE, TX

Instructions:

To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight by 130 AM CDT.