Full Notification

...The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio TX has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Texas... Pecos River At Pandale Crossing affecting Val Verde County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Pecos River at Pandale Crossing.

* WHEN...From this afternoon to late tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, (3.0 meters), Moderate flooding is well into the flood plain making secondary roads and crossings along the Pecos River and tributaries very dangerous to travel. Swimmers and tubers should leave the river as flow is dangerously turbulent. Campers vehicles and gear in the flood plain can be swept downstream.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 1.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 8.6 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late this evening. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.0 feet on 11/17/2004. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: VAL VERDE, TX

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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 late tonight by 245 AM CDT.