Full Notification

...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity for the following rivers in Texas... Frio River Below Dry Frio affecting Uvalde County.

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

* WHERE...Frio River below Dry Frio.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Major flooding of crop and pastureland, traps livestock and can drown them. Secondary and primary roads and low bridges are flooded and dangerous.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:30 AM CDT Thursday was 17.7 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage late this morning to 11.1 feet this afternoon. It will then rise above flood stage this afternoon to 15.4 feet this evening. It will fall below flood stage again late tonight. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.8 feet on 09/21/1995. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: UVALDE, TX

Instructions:

To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground. 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. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening by 1100 PM CDT.