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

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

* WHERE...Nueces River at Laguna.

* WHEN...Until early Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Major flooding reaches recreation camps between Camp Wood and Uvalde. Secondary and primary roads and bridges and can be life threatening. Livestock should be moved from flood prone areas of the flood plain from the headwaters to Crystal City.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 21.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:15 PM CDT Thursday was 21.9 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a maximum value of 21.7 feet late this afternoon. It will fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.3 feet on 09/16/1936. - 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. Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, stop, turn around and go another way. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Friday morning by 945 AM CDT.