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 occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Pecos River at Pandale Crossing.

* WHEN...From this evening to late Sunday 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. At 15.0 feet, (4.6 meters), Major flooding makes low water crossings along the Pecos River and tributaries potentially deadly. The flood wave moving downstream causes rapid rises dangerous to campers on the low banks below Sheffield to Amistad Reservoir. Autos and gear can be swept downstream.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 7.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 PM CDT Friday was 7.4 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 9.8 feet by early tomorrow afternoon. It will fall below flood stage again late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - 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. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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 Saturday afternoon by 245 PM CDT.