Full Notification

...The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Texas... Devils River At Cauthorn Ranch Near Juno affecting Val Verde County. Devils River At Bakers Crossing 19N Of Comstock affecting Val Verde County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Devils River at Cauthorn Ranch Near Juno.

* WHEN...Until late tonight.

* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, (1.8 meters), Water begins to run over the road at many Hwy 163 low crossings. At 7.0 feet, (2.1 meters), Low water crossings on the Devils River become impassable, and motorists will have a risk of becoming stranded between crossings. At 8.0 feet, (2.4 meters), Several low crossings on Highway 163 on the Devils River are flooded, and motorists may become stranded between crossings for several hours.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 6.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this morning to a crest of 8.1 feet late this morning. It will then fall below flood stage this afternoon. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: VAL VERDE, TX

Instructions:

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 545 PM CDT.