Full Notification

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

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

* WHERE...Nueces River at Laguna.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding makes low bridges very dangerous to motorists along Highway 55 at Hackberry Creek. The Nueces River at Barksdale, and numerous crossings and low bridges in the headwaters and Camp Wood Creek. Campers downstream should move themselves, vehicles, and equipment from the banks of the river.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:45 AM CDT Thursday was 14.9 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall to 14.7 feet this morning. It will then rise to 16.6 feet late this morning. It will fall to 15.2 feet this afternoon. It will then rise to 15.7 feet late this afternoon. It will fall below flood stage late tonight to 3.6 feet late Monday morning then rise again. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.3 feet on 09/16/1991. - 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. 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 midnight CDT.