Full Notification

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Nueces River Below Uvalde affecting Uvalde County.

* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Nueces River below Uvalde.

* WHEN...Until Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Disastrous widespread lowland flooding reaches several homes in Crystal City. Roads, fencing, and any improvements in the flood plain are damaged. Flow is generally 1/2 mile wide in the flood plain and livestock should be moved from vulnerable areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 21.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 PM CDT Wednesday was 21.9 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 22.2 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall tomorrow evening. It will rise to 19.6 feet early Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Friday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.3 feet on 09/01/1932. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: UVALDE, TX

Instructions:

To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground. 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 Thursday afternoon by 500 PM CDT.