Full Notification

...The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Texas... Devils River At Pafford Crossing near Comstock affecting Val Verde County. ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Texas... Devils River At Bakers Crossing 19N Of Comstock affecting Val Verde County. Devils River At Cauthorn Ranch Near Juno affecting Val Verde County.

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

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

* WHEN...From this morning to Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, (3.0 meters), Numerous portions of Highway 163 along the Devils River become flooded. Low water crossings and bridges along the Devils River are impassable, and motorists may become stranded between low spots for several hours. At 13.0 feet, (4.0 meters), Campers, autos and gear on the banks wash downstream as this flood wave moves downstream.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:15 AM CDT Thursday was 9.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.7 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning. - 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 evening at 700 PM CDT.