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River Flood Warning 13, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this river flood warning at Sep 2, 2008, 11:56 AM CDT for Presidio County, Texas. It took effect at Sep 3, 2008, 3:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 41 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 2, 2008, 11:56 AM CDT (16:56 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 3, 2008, 3:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Oct 14, 2008, 9:40 AM CDT
- In force
- 41 days
- Issued by
- NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
- Flood severity
- Moderate
County Presidio County, TX
The river
Written for the forecast point Rio Grande 5 miles SE of Presidio (PRDT2).
- Action stage
- 8 ft
- Minor stage
- 9 ft
- Moderate stage
- 13 ft
- Major stage
- 16 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.
The text
As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.
000 WGUS44 KMAF 021656 FLWMAF BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED FLOOD WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 1156 AM CDT TUE SEP 02 2008 ...THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MIDLAND HAS ISSUED A FLOOD WARNING FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS... RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIVER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO RISE BEGINNING THIS EVENING AS SIGNIFICANT RELEASES FROM LOUIS LEON RESERVOIR HAVE BEEN INDICATED BY MEXICAN OFFICIALS. LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO QUICKLY RISE INTO MINOR FLOODING OVERNIGHT AND THEN INTO MODERATE FLOODING AFTER 1 PM WEDNSEDAY AND BEFORE 1 AM THURSDAY MORNING AT THE PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AND PRESIDIO 5SE. THEREAFTER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO HOLD IN THE MODERATE FLOOD STAGE FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR HEAVY RAIN AND IF THAT WERE TO OCCUR AN UPWARD REVISION TO THE FORECAST WOULD LIKELY BE NEEDED. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED THIS EVENING. RIVER LEVELS WILL BE HIGH TONIGHT. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. TXC377-030456- /O.NEW.KMAF.FL.W.0013.080903T0320Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.2.ER.080903T0320Z.080904T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1156 AM CDT TUE SEP 02 2008 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MIDLAND HAS ISSUED A * FLOOD WARNING FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * FROM THIS EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.0 FEET (2.1 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TONIGHT AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 13.3 FEET (4.1 METERS) BY WEDNESDAY NIGHT. * IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS)...MODERATE OVERBANK FLOODING BEGINS. FARMLAND NEAR THE RIVER WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER COULD BEGIN AFFECTING LOW LYING AREAS OF HIGHWAY 170. $$ TXC377-030456- /O.NEW.KMAF.FL.W.0014.080903T0453Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.2.ER.080903T0453Z.080904T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1156 AM CDT TUE SEP 02 2008 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MIDLAND HAS ISSUED A * FLOOD WARNING FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * FROM THIS EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.0 FEET (3.1 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TONIGHT AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 21.7 FEET (6.6 METERS) BY LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT OR EARLY THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET (7.0 METERS)...WATER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES AT PRESIDIO BUT AREAS DOWNSTREAM MAY EXPERIENCE SIGNIFICANT FLOODING. HIGHWAY 170 DOWNSTREAM OF PRESIDIO MAY FLOOD IN SPOTS. FARMLAND ALONG RIVER WILL LIKELY BE INUNDATED. DAMAGE TO LEVEE SYSTEM IS POSSIBLE. $$
91 follow-up statements
000 WGUS84 KMAF 030233 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 933 PM CDT TUE SEP 02 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS... RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIVER LEVELS ALONG THE RIO GRANDE NEAR PRESIDIO WILL CONTINUE TO RISE THROUGHOUT THE EVENING INTO THE EARLY MORNING HOURS ON WEDNESDAY. THE SIGNIFICANT RISES EXPECTED BY TOMORROW WILL BE LARGELY DUE TO THE REPORTED RELEASES FROM THE LUIS LEON RESERVOIR ON THE RIO CONCHOS IN MEXICO. RIVER LEVELS NEAR THE INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AND PRESIDIO WILL QUICKLY RISE OVERNIGHT AND WILL REACH MINOR FLOOD STAGES BY EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING. MODERATE FLOODING IS THEN EXPECTED BY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING. THIS FORECAST DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR ANY ADDITIONAL HEAVY RAINFALL THAT MAY IMPACT THE REGION OVERNIGHT. AN UPWARD REVISION TO THE FORECAST WOULD LIKELY BE NEEDED IF THIS OCCURRED. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED WEDNESDAY MORNING. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. TXC377-031433- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0013.080903T0800Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.2.ER.080903T0800Z.080905T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 933 PM CDT TUE SEP 02 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * FROM LATE TONIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.7 FEET (2.4 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY TOMORROW AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 13.4 FEET (4.1 METERS) BY SUNDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS)...MODERATE OVERBANK FLOODING BEGINS. FARMLAND NEAR THE RIVER WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER COULD BEGIN AFFECTING LOW LYING AREAS OF HIGHWAY 170. $$ TXC377-031433- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0014.080903T0929Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.2.ER.080903T0929Z.080905T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 933 PM CDT TUE SEP 02 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * FROM LATE TONIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.8 FEET (3.6 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY TOMORROW AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 22.0 FEET (6.7 METERS) BY EARLY FRIDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET (7.0 METERS)...WATER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES AT PRESIDIO BUT AREAS DOWNSTREAM MAY EXPERIENCE SIGNIFICANT FLOODING. HIGHWAY 170 DOWNSTREAM OF PRESIDIO MAY FLOOD IN SPOTS. FARMLAND ALONG RIVER WILL LIKELY BE INUNDATED. DAMAGE TO LEVEE SYSTEM IS POSSIBLE. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 031624 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 1124 AM CDT WED SEP 03 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIVER LEVELS ARE NOW EXPECTED TO BEGIN TO RISE TOMORROW...WHICH IS LATER THAN PREVIOUSLY ANTICIPATED DUE TO THE SIGNIFICANT RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR. FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO...THE RIVER LEVEL IS NOW AT ABOUT 8.4 FEET WHICH IS ABOVE ACTION STAGE AND HAS BEEN STEADILY RISING OVER THE LAST 24 HOURS. THE RIVER LEVEL IS FORECASTED TO CONTINUE TO STEADILY INCREASE AND REACH FLOOD LEVEL BY THIS EVENING. THE RIVER LEVEL IS ANTICIPATED TO REACH 13 FEET BY SATURDAY AND HOLD STEADY AT THAT LEVEL. FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT THE INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE...THE RIVER LEVEL IS CURRENTLY AT ABOUT 12.4 FEET WHICH IS ABOVE ACTION STAGE AND HAS BEEN STEADILY RISING OVER THE LAST 24 HOURS. THE RIVER LEVEL IS FORECASTED TO CONTINUE TO STEADILY INCREASE AND REACH FLOOD LEVEL BY TOMORROW EVENING. THE RIVER LEVEL IS ANTICIPATED TO REACH 22 FEET BY SUNDAY AND HOLD STEADY AT THAT LEVEL. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL LIKELY BE ISSUED THIS EVENING. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. TXC377-040424- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.2.ER.080904T0600Z.080908T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1124 AM CDT WED SEP 03 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.4 FEET (2.6 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 13.5 FEET (4.1 METERS) BY MONDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS)...MODERATE OVERBANK FLOODING BEGINS. FARMLAND NEAR THE RIVER WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER COULD BEGIN AFFECTING LOW LYING AREAS OF HIGHWAY 170. $$ TXC377-040424- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.2.ER.080905T0600Z.080908T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1124 AM CDT WED SEP 03 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET (3.8 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY FRIDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 22.7 FEET (6.9 METERS) BY MONDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET (7.0 METERS)...WATER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES AT PRESIDIO BUT AREAS DOWNSTREAM MAY EXPERIENCE SIGNIFICANT FLOODING. HIGHWAY 170 DOWNSTREAM OF PRESIDIO MAY FLOOD IN SPOTS. FARMLAND ALONG RIVER WILL LIKELY BE INUNDATED. DAMAGE TO LEVEE SYSTEM IS POSSIBLE. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 040307 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 1007 PM CDT WED SEP 03 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS... RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIVER LEVELS ON THE RIO GRANDE AT THE PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AND BELOW PRESIDIO ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE RISING OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS DUE TO THE SIGNIFICANT RELEASES FROM THE LUIS LEON RESERVOIR. FOR THE RIO GRANDE RIVER AT THE PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE...THE LATEST STAGE OBSERVED WAS 13.0 FEET AT 915 PM CDT. THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A STEADY RISE OVER THE NEXT 24 TO 36 HOURS...AND IS EXPECTED TO REACH FLOOD STAGE LATE THURSDAY NIGHT. A MORE RAPID RISE TO MODERATE FLOOD STAGE IS EXPECTED TO OCCUR THIS WEEKEND...WITH LEVELS ABOVE 22 FEET BY SUNDAY. THIS FORECAST IS BASED ON THE LATEST REPORTED RELEASES FROM THE LUIS LEON RESERVOIR ON THE RIO CONCHOS IN MEXICO. FOR THE RIO GRANDE RIVER BELOW PRESIDIO...THE LATEST STAGE OBSERVED WAS 8.5 FEET AT 915 PM CDT. THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE A STEADY RISE OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS...AND IS EXPECTED TO RISE ABOVE THE FLOOD STAGE OF 9.0 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. THE RIVER IS EXPECT TO RISE INTO THE MODERATE FLOOD CATEGORY SATURDAY...WITH LEVELS ABOVE 13 FEET. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS ON THIS FLOOD SITUATION WILL BE ISSUED THURSDAY MORNING. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. TXC377-041907- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.2.ER.080904T0600Z.080908T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1007 PM CDT WED SEP 03 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 915 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.5 FEET (2.6 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE EARLY THURSDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 13.6 FEET (4.1 METERS) BY MONDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS)...MODERATE OVERBANK FLOODING BEGINS. FARMLAND NEAR THE RIVER WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER COULD BEGIN AFFECTING LOW LYING AREAS OF HIGHWAY 170. $$ TXC377-041907- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.2.ER.080905T0600Z.080908T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1007 PM CDT WED SEP 03 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 915 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE LATE THURSDAY NIGHT AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 22.7 FEET (6.9 METERS) BY MONDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET (7.0 METERS)...WATER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES AT PRESIDIO BUT AREAS DOWNSTREAM MAY EXPERIENCE SIGNIFICANT FLOODING. HIGHWAY 170 DOWNSTREAM OF PRESIDIO MAY FLOOD IN SPOTS. FARMLAND ALONG RIVER WILL LIKELY BE INUNDATED. DAMAGE TO LEVEE SYSTEM IS POSSIBLE. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 041712 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 1212 PM CDT THU SEP 04 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIVER LEVELS ON THE RIO GRANDE BELOW THE RIO CONCHOS ARE FORECASTED TO CONTINUE TO RISE DUE TO SIGNIFICANT RELEASES FROM THE LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. THE LATEST STAGE AT THE RIO GRANDE BELOW THE RIO CONCHOS WAS 9.0 FEET...WHICH IS RIGHT AT FLOOD STAGE. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECASTED TO REACH MINOR FLOOD STAGE THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECASTED TO BEGIN EARLY SUNDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE THROUGH TUESDAY AS RIVER LEVELS REMAIN ABOVE 13.0 FEET. RAINFALL ACROSS THE RIO GRANDE MAY CAUSE CHANGES TO THE CURRENTLY FORECASTED RIVER LEVELS. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS ARE EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. TXC377-050912- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.2.ER.080904T1610Z.080909T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1212 PM CDT THU SEP 04 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.7 FEET (4.2 METERS) BY TUESDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS)...MODERATE OVERBANK FLOODING BEGINS. FARMLAND NEAR THE RIVER WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER COULD BEGIN AFFECTING LOW LYING AREAS OF HIGHWAY 170. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 050137 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 837 PM CDT THU SEP 04 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIVER LEVELS ALONG THE RIO GRANDE NEAR PRESIDIO CONTINUE TO SLOWLY RISE. AS OF 815 PM CDT...THE RIO GRANDE WAS NEAR 14 FEET AT THE INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AND JUST ABOVE 9 FEET 5 MILES SOUTHEAST OF PRESIDIO. THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO RISE DUE TO THE RELEASE FROM THE LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO THE FOLLOWING FORECAST MAY NEED TO BE ADJUSTED IF ADDITIONAL HEAVY RAINFALL IMPACTS THE REGION OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS... FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE...THE FINAL STAGE OF THE RIVER WILL DEPEND ON THE DURATION OF THE LUIS LEON RELEASE...BUT RIVER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO REACH MAJOR FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY AFTERNOON. FOR THE RIO GRAND BELOW PRESIDIO 5 MILES SOUTHEAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE ITS STEADY RISE OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS AND SHOULD REACH MODERATE FLOOD HEIGHT BY SUNDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS CAN BE EXPECTED FRIDAY MORNING. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. TXC377-051737- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.2.ER.080904T1610Z.080908T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 837 PM CDT THU SEP 04 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.2 FEET (2.8 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.6 FEET (4.1 METERS) BY TUESDAY MORNING THEN HOLD STEADY. * IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS)...MODERATE OVERBANK FLOODING BEGINS. FARMLAND NEAR THE RIVER WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER COULD BEGIN AFFECTING LOW LYING AREAS OF HIGHWAY 170. $$ TXC377-051737- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.ER.080905T1200Z.080909T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 837 PM CDT THU SEP 04 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET (4.2 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 23.2 FEET (7.1 METERS) BY TUESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET (7.0 METERS)...WATER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES AT PRESIDIO BUT AREAS DOWNSTREAM MAY EXPERIENCE SIGNIFICANT FLOODING. HIGHWAY 170 DOWNSTREAM OF PRESIDIO MAY FLOOD IN SPOTS. FARMLAND ALONG RIVER WILL LIKELY BE INUNDATED. DAMAGE TO LEVEE SYSTEM IS POSSIBLE. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 051626 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 1126 AM CDT FRI SEP 05 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIVER LEVELS ALONG THE RIO GRANDE NEAR PRESIDIO CONTINUE TO SLOWLY RISE DUE TO RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. THE FINAL HIGH STAGE AT THE INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE WILL BE DEPENDENT ON THE DURATION OF THE RELEASE AS WELL AS THE AMOUNT OF RELEASE. THE CURRENT FORECAST IS BASED ON CURRENT OBSERVED TRENDS. ALSO...ANY RAINFALL THAT FALLS ACROSS THIS AREA MAY CAUSE CHANGES TO THE CURRENTLY FORECASTED RIVER LEVELS. FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE...THE CURRENT STAGE IS AT 14.5 FEET AND RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECASTED TO CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR MINOR FLOOD STAGE BY THIS EVENING. RIVER LEVELS ARE THEN FORECASTED TO STEADILY RISE TO NEAR MODERATE FLOOD STAGE...WHICH IS 20.0 FEET...BY SUNDAY MORNING. AS WATER CONTINUES TO FLOW DOWNSTREAM...RIVER LEVELS SHOULD RISE TO ABOVE MAJOR FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY MORNING. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECASTED TO STAY AT MAJOR FLOOD STAGE THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING. FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW THE RIO CONCHOS...THE RIVER IS CURRENTLY ABOVE MINOR FLOOD STAGE AT 9.7 FEET. THE RIVER IS FORECASTED TO CONTINUE TO RISE AND WILL BE APPROACHING MODERATE FLOOD STAGE...WHICH IS 13.0 FEET...BY SUNDAY MORNING. RIVER LEVELS ARE THEN FORECASTED TO REMAIN STEADY NEAR 13.5 FEET THROUGH WEDNESDAY. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS ARE EXPECTED LATER THIS AFTERNOON. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. TXC377-060826- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.2.ER.080904T1610Z.080910T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1126 AM CDT FRI SEP 05 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.7 FEET (3.0 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.7 FEET (4.2 METERS) BY WEDNESDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS)...MODERATE OVERBANK FLOODING BEGINS. FARMLAND NEAR THE RIVER WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER COULD BEGIN AFFECTING LOW LYING AREAS OF HIGHWAY 170. $$ TXC377-060826- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.ER.080906T0600Z.080909T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1126 AM CDT FRI SEP 05 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.5 FEET (4.4 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 23.2 FEET (7.1 METERS) BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET (7.0 METERS)...WATER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES AT PRESIDIO BUT AREAS DOWNSTREAM MAY EXPERIENCE SIGNIFICANT FLOODING. HIGHWAY 170 DOWNSTREAM OF PRESIDIO MAY FLOOD IN SPOTS. FARMLAND ALONG RIVER WILL LIKELY BE INUNDATED. DAMAGE TO LEVEE SYSTEM ISPOSSIBLE. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 060150 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 850 PM CDT FRI SEP 05 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS... RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY THE RIVER LEVELS ALONG THE RIO GRANDE NEAR PRESIDIO HAVE CONTINUED TO SLOWLY RISE DUE TO RELEASES FROM THE LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THE FINAL HIGH STAGES NEAR PRESIDIO WILL BE DEPENDENT ON THE DURATION OF THESE RELEASES. THE CURRENT FORECAST IS BASED ON CURRENT OBSERVED TRENDS. KEEP IN MIND THAT ANY ADDITIONAL RAINFALL ACROSS THIS AREA MAY CAUSE CHANGES TO THE FORECASTED RIVER LEVELS. FOR THE RIO GRANDE RIVER AT THE PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE...THE LATEST OBSERVED STAGE WAS 14.7 FEET AT 815 PM CDT THIS EVENING. THE RIVER IS FORECASTED TO RISE ABOVE THE FLOOD STAGE OF 15 FEET EARLY SATURDAY MORNING. THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE A STEADY RISE TO THE MODERATE FLOOD CATEGORY OF 20 FEET SUNDAY...WHICH IS MODERATE FLOOD CATEGORY. THE RIVER IS THEN EXPECTED TO RISE JUST ABOVE THE MAJOR FLOOD STAGE OF 23 FEET BY TUESDAY AND HOLD. FOR THE RIO GRANDE RIVER BELOW THE RIO CONCHOS...OR PRESIDIO 5 SE... THE LATEST OBSERVED STAGE WAS 9.9 FEET AT 815 PM CDT THIS EVENING... WHICH IS MINOR FLOOD CATEGORY. THE RIVER IS FORECASTED TO CONTINUE A STEADY RISE...AND REACH THE MODERATE FLOOD CATEGORY OF 13.0 FEET SUNDAY. RIVER LEVELS ARE THEN FORECASTED TO HOLD STEADY AROUND 13.5 FEET EARLY NEXT WEEK. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS ON THIS FLOOD SITUATION WILL BE ISSUED AGAIN SATURDAY MORNING. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. TXC377-061750- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.2.ER.080904T1610Z.080910T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 850 PM CDT FRI SEP 05 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 815 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.9 FEET (3.0 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.0 FEET (3.9 METERS) BY SUNDAY...THEN CONTINUE A SLOW RISE AND HOLD AROUND 13.5 FEET (4.1 METERS) EARLY NEXT WEEK. * IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS)...MODERATE OVERBANK FLOODING BEGINS. FARMLAND NEAR THE RIVER WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER COULD BEGIN AFFECTING LOW LYING AREAS OF HIGHWAY 170. $$ TXC377-061750- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.ER.080906T1330Z.080910T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 850 PM CDT FRI SEP 05 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 815 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.7 FEET (4.5 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO JUST ABOVE 23.0 FEET (7.0 METERS) BY TUESDAY AND HOLD. * IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET (7.0 METERS)...WATER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES AT PRESIDIO BUT AREAS DOWNSTREAM MAY EXPERIENCE SIGNIFICANT FLOODING. HIGHWAY 170 DOWNSTREAM OF PRESIDIO MAY FLOOD IN SPOTS. FARMLAND ALONG RIVER WILL LIKELY BE INUNDATED. DAMAGE TO LEVEE SYSTEM IS POSSIBLE. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 061040 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 540 AM CDT SAT SEP 06 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY THE RIVER LEVELS ALONG THE RIO GRANDE NEAR PRESIDIO HAVE CONTINUED TO RISE DUE TO RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THE FINAL HIGH STAGES NEAR PRESIDIO WILL BE DEPENDENT ON THE DURATION OF THESE RELEASES. THE CURRENT FORECAST IS BASED ON CURRENT OBSERVED TRENDS. ANY ADDITIONAL RAINFALL ACROSS THIS AREA MAY CAUSE CHANGES TO THE FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. FOR THE RIO GRANDE RIVER AT THE PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE EARLY SATURDAY MORNING...THEN CONTINUE A STEADY RISE TO NEAR 20 FEET SUNDAY...WHICH IS MODERATE FLOOD CATEGORY. THE RIVER COULD RISE ABOVE 23 FEET BY TUESDAY AND THEN REMAIN STEADY. FOR THE RIO GRANDE RIVER BELOW PRESIDIO...OR PRESIDIO 5SE... THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE A STEADY RISE...AND REACH THE 13.0 FEET SUNDAY. RIVER LEVELS ARE THEN FORECAST TO HOLD STEADY AROUND 13.5 FEET EARLY NEXT WEEK. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS ON THIS FLOOD SITUATION WILL BE ISSUED AGAIN SATURDAY MORNING OR AS NEEDED. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. TXC377-070240- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.2.DR.080904T1610Z.080910T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 540 AM CDT SAT SEP 06 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 5AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.2 FEET (3.1 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.7 FEET (4.2 METERS) BY WEDNESDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS)...MODERATE OVERBANK FLOODING BEGINS. FARMLAND NEAR THE RIVER WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER COULD BEGIN AFFECTING LOW LYING AREAS OF HIGHWAY 170. $$ TXC377-070240- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1330Z.080910T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 540 AM CDT SAT SEP 06 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 5AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.1 FEET (4.6 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THIS MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 23.3 FEET (7.1 METERS) BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET (7.0 METERS)...WATER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES AT PRESIDIO BUT AREAS DOWNSTREAM MAY EXPERIENCE SIGNIFICANT FLOODING. HIGHWAY 170 DOWNSTREAM OF PRESIDIO MAY FLOOD IN SPOTS. FARMLAND ALONG THE RIVER WILL LIKELY BE INUNDATED. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 061521 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 1021 AM CDT SAT SEP 06 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIVER LEVELS ALONG THE RIO GRANDE NEAR PRESIDIO HAVE CONTINUED TO RISE DUE TO RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. THE FINAL HIGH STAGE NEAR PRESIDIO WILL BE DEPENDENT ON THE DURATION OF THE RELEASES. IN ADDITION...ANY RAINFALL THAT FALLS ACROSS THE RIO GRANDE OR THE RIO CONCHOS MAY CHANGE THE CURRENTLY FORECASTED RIVER LEVELS. FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW THE RIO CONCHOS...OR PRESIDIO 5SE...THE LATEST OBSERVED LEVEL IS AT 10.3 FEET WHICH IS AT MINOR FLOOD STAGE. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO CONTINUE TO STEADILY RISE TO NEAR MODERATE FLOOD STAGE...WHICH IS 13.0 FEET...BY MONDAY MORNING. RIVER LEVELS ARE THEN FORECAST TO REAMIN STEADY JUST ABOVE 13.5 FEET THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING. FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT THE PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE...THE LATEST OBSERVED LEVEL IS AT 15.3 FEET WHICH IS AT MINOR FLOOD STAGE. THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE TO STEADILY RISE AND REACH MODERATE FLOOD STAGE...WHICH IS 20.0 FEET...BY SUNDAY AFTERNOON. THE RIVER IS THEN FORECAST TO CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...WHICH IS 23.0 FEET...BY MONDAY AFTERNOON. THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO REMAIN STEADY AT JUST ABOVE MAJOR FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THURSDAY. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS ARE EXPECTED LATER THIS EVENING. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. TXC377-070721- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.2.DR.080904T1610Z.080909T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1021 AM CDT SAT SEP 06 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.3 FEET (3.1 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.7 FEET (4.2 METERS) BY TUESDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS)...MODERATE OVERBANK FLOODING BEGINS. FARMLAND NEAR THE RIVER WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER COULD BEGIN AFFECTING LOW LYING AREAS OF HIGHWAY 170. $$ TXC377-070721- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1455Z.080909T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1021 AM CDT SAT SEP 06 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.3 FEET (4.7 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE THIS MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 23.2 FEET (7.1 METERS) BY EARLY TUESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET (7.0 METERS)...WATER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES AT PRESIDIO BUT AREAS DOWNSTREAM MAY EXPERIENCE SIGNIFICANT FLOODING. HIGHWAY 170 DOWNSTREAM OF PRESIDIO MAY FLOOD IN SPOTS. FARMLAND ALONG RIVER WILL LIKELY BE INUNDATED. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 070221 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 921 PM CDT SAT SEP 06 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIVER LEVELS ALONG THE RIO GRANDE CONTINUE TO SLOWLY RISE. MOST OF THE RISES HAVE BEEN THE RESULT OF A RELEASE FROM THE LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO...AND FINAL STAGES WILL DEPEND ON THE DURATION OF THIS RELEASE. MINOR TO POSSIBLE MODERATE FLOODING IS EXPECTED AT THE INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AND 5 MILES SOUTHEAST OF PRESIDIO EARLY THIS WEEK. THIS FORECAST MAY NEED TO BE ADJUSTED IF ANY HEAVY RAINFALL OCCURS OVER THE REGION. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED SUNDAY MORNING. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. TXC377-071821- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.2.DR.080904T1610Z.080911T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 921 PM CDT SAT SEP 06 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.8 FEET (3.3 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.6 FEET (4.1 METERS) BY THURSDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS)...MODERATE OVERBANK FLOODING BEGINS. FARMLAND NEAR THE RIVER WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER COULD BEGIN AFFECTING LOW LYING AREAS OF HIGHWAY 170. $$ TXC377-071821- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.1.DR.080906T1756Z.080910T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 921 PM CDT SAT SEP 06 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.2 FEET (4.9 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 18.9 FEET (5.8 METERS) BY EARLY THURSDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS)...RIVER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES. THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES INUNDATES. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 071459 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 959 AM CDT SUN SEP 07 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIVER LEVELS ALONG THE RIO GRANDE NEAR PRESIDIO CONTINUE TO STEADILY RISE DUE TO RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THE FINAL HIGH STAGE WILL BE DEPENDENT ON THE DURATION OF THE RELEASE. ANY RAINFALL THAT OCCURS ACROSS THIS AREA MAY CHANGE THE CURRENTLY FORECASTED RIVER LEVELS. FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW THE RIO CONCHOS...OR PRESIDIO 5SE...THE LASTEAST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 12.3 FEET WHICH IS ABOVE MINOR FLOOD STAGE. RIVER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR MODERATE FLOOD STAGE...WHICH IS 13.0 FEET...BY BY EARLY THIS AFTERNOON. RIVER LEVELS ARE THEN EXPECTED TO CREST AT ABOUT 15.0 FEET BY MONDAY AFTERNOON AND THEN REMAIN STEADY THROUGH FRIDAY. FOR THE RIO GRANDE NEAR PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE...THE LASTEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 18.0 FEET WHICH IS ABOVE MINOR FLOOD STAGE. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO CONTINUE TO RISE AND REACH 19.0 FEET...WHICH IS JUST BELOW MODERATE FLOOD STAGE...BY THIS AFTERNOON. RIVER LEVELS ARE THEN EXPECTED TO HOLD STEADY AT ABOUT 19.0 FEET THROUGH FRIDAY. ADDITIONAL STATEMENT ARE EXPECTED LATER THIS EVENING. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. TXC377-080659- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.2.DR.080904T1610Z.080909T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 959 AM CDT SUN SEP 07 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.5 FEET (3.8 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS) BY TOMORROW EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 16.0 FEET (4.9 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS AND LEVEES NEAR REDFORD MAY BE DAMAGED. SIGNIFICANT PORTIONS OF FARMLAND WILL BE INDUNDATED. HIGHWAY 170 MAY ALSO FLOOD. $$ TXC377-080659- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.1.DR.080906T1756Z.080908T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 959 AM CDT SUN SEP 07 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.0 FEET (5.5 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.1 FEET (5.8 METERS) BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS)...RIVER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES. THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES INUNDATES. EROSION OF THE LEVEE IS LIKELY. SEEPAGE OF WATER THROUGH THE LEVEE MAY RESULT IN FLOODING OF AREA FARM LAND. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 080306 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 1006 PM CDT SUN SEP 07 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS... RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY MINOR FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE NEAR PRESIDIO... LAJITAS...AND CASTOLON THIS EVENING. MOST OF THE RIVER LEVEL RISES HAVE BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH A RELEASE FROM THE LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. THE FOLLOWING FORECAST IS BASED ON THE REPORTED RELEASE FROM THE AFOREMENTIONED RESERVOIR. HOWEVER...THE FINAL STAGES OF THE RIVER WILL BE DEPENDENT ON THE DURATION OF THIS RELEASE AND WHETHER OR NOT SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL IMPACTS THE REGION OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS. FOR THE RIO GRANDE NEAR LAJITAS...CURRENT RIVER LEVELS ARE NEAR MINOR FLOOD STAGE AND WILL CONTINUE TO RISE OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. THE RIVER LEVELS WILL BE ABOVE 14 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. MINOR FLOODING IS EXPECTED THROUGH THE WEEK. FOR THE RIO GRANDE NEAR CASTOLON...CURRENT RIVER LEVELS ARE NEAR MINOR FLOOD STAGE AND ARE EXPECTED TO QUICKLY RISE TOMORROW. THE RIVER LEVEL WILL REACH 16 FEET BY TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND ADDITIONAL RISES ARE STILL FORECAST TO OCCUR THROUGH THURSDAY. MINOR TO NEAR MODERATE FLOODING IS EXPECTED. FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO...CURRENT RIVER LEVELS ARE AT LEAST A FOOT OVER MODERATE FLOOD STAGE AND ARE EXPECTED TO SLOWLY RISE THROUGH THE EVENING INTO MIDWEEK. THE FINAL STAGE WILL BE NEAR 15.5 FEET BY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AND SHOULD HOLD AT THIS HEIGHT. MODERATE FLOODING IS EXPECTED. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY...DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT...WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. TXC377-081906- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.2.DR.080904T1610Z.080911T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1006 PM CDT SUN SEP 07 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.2 FEET (4.3 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.6 FEET (4.8 METERS) BY FRIDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 16.0 FEET (4.9 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS AND LEVEES NEAR REDFORD MAY BE DAMAGED. SIGNIFICANT PORTIONS OF FARMLAND WILL BE INDUNDATED. HIGHWAY 170 MAY ALSO FLOOD. $$ TXC043-377-081906- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0015.080908T0900Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.1.DR.080908T0900Z.080912T0600Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1006 PM CDT SUN SEP 07 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * FROM LATE TONIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.5 FEET (3.5 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY TOMORROW AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 14.6 FEET (4.5 METERS) BY FRIDAY MORNING. $$ TXC043-081905- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0016.080909T0336Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.1.DR.080909T0336Z.080912T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1006 PM CDT SUN SEP 07 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * FROM MONDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.6 FEET (3.2 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW LATE EVENING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 17.9 FEET (5.5 METERS) BY FRIDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS)...MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. THE ROAD BETWEEN SANTA ELENA CANYON AND COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND IN THE BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK BEGINS TO FLOOD. THE PARKING LOT AT SANTA ELENA CANYON WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD AND NATURE TRAIL INTO THE CANYON WILL BE CUTOFF. CAMPERS IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND NEED TO REMAIN ALERT TO POSSIBLE EVACUATION PROCEDURES. $$
000 WGUS44 KMAF 081515 FLWMAF BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED FLOOD WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 1015 AM CDT MON SEP 08 2008 ...THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MIDLAND HAS ISSUED A FLOOD WARNING FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS... RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY ...FORECAST FLOODING CHANGED FROM MODERATE TO MAJOR SEVERITY FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS... RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY FOR THE RIO GRANDE NEAR BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE...THE LASTEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 8.8 FEET AND RIVER ARE FORECAST TO STEADILY RISE TO NEAR ACTION STAGE BY TUESDAY MORNING. RIVER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. RIVER LEVELS ARE THEN EXPECTED TO CREST AT ABOUT 13.5 FEET WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AND REMAIN STEADY THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING. FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW THE RIO CONCHOS...PRESIDIO 5SE...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS ABOUT 16.0 FEET WHICH IS RIGHT AT MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO SLOWLY RISE TO ABOUT 16.5 FEET BY THIS AFTERNOON AND REMAIN STEADY THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THE FINAL STAGE WILL BE DEPENDENT ON THE DURATION OF THIS RELEASE. IN ADDITION...ANY RAINFALL THAT OCCURS ACROSS THIS AREA MAY RESULT IN HIGHER RIVER LEVELS THAN CURRENTLY FORECASTED. ALSO...RIVER LEVELS CONTINUE TO RISE ALONG THE RIO GRANDE FROM JUST DOWNSTREAM OF PRESIDIO TO NEAR LAJITAS DUE TO RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. CURRENT REPORTS INDICATE THAT MANY TRIBUTARIES INTO THE RIO GRANDE HAVE STARTED TO FLOOD DUE TO BACKFLOW. MANY AREAS ALONG STATE HIGHWAY 170 BETWEEN PRESIDIO AND LAJITAS ARE EXPERIENCING FLOODING AND AREAS FROM MILE MARKER 170 TO MILE MARKER 216 ARE CLOSED. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS ARE EXPECTED LATER THIS EVENING. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. TXC377-090715- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080909T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1015 AM CDT MON SEP 08 2008 ...OBSERVED FLOODING INCREASED FROM MODERATE TO MAJOR SEVERITY... ...FORECAST FLOODING INCREASED FROM MODERATE TO MAJOR SEVERITY... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.0 FEET (4.9 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.5 FEET (5.0 METERS) BY SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 16.0 FEET (4.9 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS AND LEVEES NEAR REDFORD MAY BE DAMAGED. SIGNIFICANT PORTIONS OF FARMLAND WILL BE INDUNDATED. HIGHWAY 170 MAY ALSO FLOOD. $$ TXC043-090715- /O.NEW.KMAF.FL.W.0018.080910T1500Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.1.DR.080910T1500Z.080911T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1015 AM CDT MON SEP 08 2008 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MIDLAND HAS ISSUED A * FLOOD WARNING FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.7 FEET (2.7 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE WEDNESDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 13.5 FEET (4.1 METERS) BY WEDNESDAY EVENING. * IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE WATER PUMPS MAINTAINED BY THE PARK SERVICE THAT ARE USED TO WATER THE CAMPGROUNDS AND TO PROVIDE WATER TO THE EMPLOYEE LIVING QUARTERS. IT MAY BE NECESSARY FOR PARK PERSONNEL TO REMOVE THE WATER PUMPS. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 090237 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 937 PM CDT MON SEP 08 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVER IN TEXAS... RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY FOR THE RIO GRANDE NEAR JOHNSON RANCH...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL WAS 12.1 FEET AND HAS BEEN STEADILY RISING. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE...WHICH IS 15.0 FEET...BY TUESDAY MORNING. THE RIVER IS THEN EXPECTED CONTINUE TO SLOWLY RISE TO NEAR 17.5 FEET..WHICH IS MODERATE FLOOD STAGE...BY WEDNESDAY MORNING AND HOLD STEADY THROUGH SATURDAY. FOR THE RIO GRANDE NEAR PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL WAS 20.4 AND HAS BEEN STEADILY RISING. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECASTED TO REMAIN STEADY THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING. FOR THE RIO GRANDE NEAR LAJITAS...THE LASTEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL WAS AT 12.0 FEET AND THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE TO STEADILY RISE TO NEAR FLOOD STAGE BY LATE TONIGHT. RIVER LEVELS ARE THEN EXPECTED TO SLOWLY RISE TO NEAR 15 FEET BY TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND REMAIN STEADY THROUGH SATURDAY. FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW THE RIO CONCHOS...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL WAS AT 16.3 AND HAS BEEN HOLDING STEADY. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO RISE SLIGHTLY TO ABOUT 16.4 AND HOLD STEADY THROUGH SATURDAY. FOR THE RIO GRANDE NEAR CASTOLON...THE LASTEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL WAS AT 11.6 FEET AND HAS BEEN VERY SLOWLY RISING. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO RISE TO ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE THIS EVENING. THEY ARE THEN FORECAST TO CONTINUE TO RISE TO ABOUT 20 FEET BY LATE EVENING WEDNESDAY AND HOLD STEADY THROUGH SATURDAY. FOR THE RIO GRANDE NEAR BOQUILLAS...THE LASTEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL WAS AT 9.1 FEET AND HAS BEEN STEADILY RISING. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO CONTINUE TO RISE AND REACH FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. A LEVEL OF 13.4 SHOULD BE REACHED BY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON WHERE IT WILL HOLD STEADY THROUGH SATURDAY. A MAJORITY OF THE FLOODING WAS A RESULT OF RELEASES ON THE LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO...HOWEVER MODERATE TO HEAVY RAINFALL EARLIER TODAY HAS HAS PLAYED A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR AS WELL. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS ARE EXPECTED TOMORROW MORNING. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY...DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. TXC377-091837- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080909T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 937 PM CDT MON SEP 08 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.3 FEET (5.0 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.4 FEET (5.0 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 16.0 FEET (4.9 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS AND LEVEES NEAR REDFORD MAY BE DAMAGED. SIGNIFICANT PORTIONS OF FARMLAND WILL BE INDUNDATED. HIGHWAY 170 MAY ALSO FLOOD. $$ TXC377-091837- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.2.DR.080906T1756Z.080909T0115Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 937 PM CDT MON SEP 08 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.4 FEET (6.2 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 20.4 FEET (6.2 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS)...RIVER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES. THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES INUNDATES. EROSION OF THE LEVEE IS LIKELY. SEEPAGE OF WATER THROUGH THE LEVEE MAY RESULT IN FLOODING OF AREA FARM LAND. $$ TXC043-377-091837- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.1.DR.080908T1932Z.080909T1800Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 937 PM CDT MON SEP 08 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.0 FEET (3.7 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS) BY WEDNESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT...AT 17.0 FEET (5.2 METERS)...THE PARK JUST DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE COMPLETELY FLOODS. $$ TXC043-091837- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0832Z.080912T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 937 PM CDT MON SEP 08 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.6 FEET (3.5 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY TOMORROW AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 19.9 FEET (6.1 METERS) BY SATURDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS. COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND BEGINS TO FLOOD. RESTROOMS UPSTREAM AT SANTA ELENA CANYON PARKING LOT WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER BEGINS TO CLOSE ALL ROADS IN THE AREA. $$ TXC043-091837- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0017.080909T1200Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.2.DR.080909T1200Z.080912T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 937 PM CDT MON SEP 08 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * FROM TUESDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.1 FEET (3.7 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 17.5 FEET (5.3 METERS) BY SATURDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. FLOODING BEGINS TO OCCUR UPSTREAM IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS AT CASTOLON...AS STAGES AT EACH LOCATION ARE PRACTICALLY SYNONYMOUS. MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS AT THE GAGE SITE...BUT NO DAMAGE OCCURS. THE GAGE IS INACCESSIBLE...AS RIVER ROAD IS IMPASSABLE AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS. $$ TXC043-091837- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0018.080910T1200Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.1.DR.080910T1200Z.080913T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 937 PM CDT MON SEP 08 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.1 FEET (2.8 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 13.5 FEET (4.1 METERS) BY SATURDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE WATER PUMPS MAINTAINED BY THE PARK SERVICE THAT ARE USED TO WATER THE CAMPGROUNDS AND TO PROVIDE WATER TO THE EMPLOYEE LIVING QUARTERS. IT MAY BE NECESSARY FOR PARK PERSONNEL TO REMOVE THE WATER PUMPS. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 091030 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 530 AM CDT TUE SEP 09 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS... RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE RIVER FROM NEAR PRESIDIO TO NEAR RIO GRANDE VILLAGE EARLY THIS MORNING DUE TO RELEASES FROM THE LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO...IN ADDITION TO LOCALLY HEAVY RAINS THAT FELL YESTERDAY. THE FOLLOWING FORECASTS HAVE BEEN UPDATED BASED ON THE LATEST OBSERVED TRENDS AND CONTINUED EXPECTED RELEASES. THERE IS A GOOD CHANCE THAT ADDITIONAL HEAVY RAINS WILL FALL ALONG THE RIO GRANDE RIVER TODAY AND TONIGHT WHICH MAY SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACT THIS FORECAST. ADDITIONAL UPDATES TO THIS FORECAST WILL BE ISSUED IF NECESSARY. FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW THE RIO CONCHOS...MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUES. THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL WAS 18.3 FEET AT 315 AM. THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO HOLD STEADY NEAR 18.5 FEET THROUGH SATURDAY. FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE THE RIO CONCHOS...MINOR FLOODING CONTINUES. THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL WAS 10.1 FEET AT 330 AM. THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO CREST AROUND 11 FEET TODAY...THEN BEGIN A SLOW FALL. FOR THE RIO GRANDE NEAR THE PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE...MODERATE FLOODING CONTINUES. THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL WAS 21.2 FEET AT 315 AM. THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO AROUND 22 FEET LATER TODAY AND HOLD STEADY THROUGH SATURDAY. FOR THE RIO GRANDE NEAR LAJITAS...THE ESTIMATED RIVER LEVEL WAS 15.2 FEET AT 1 AM. THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE TO STEADILY RISE TO AROUND 17.5 FEET WEDNESDAY AND HOLD STEADY THROUGH SATURDAY. FOR THE RIO GRANDE NEAR CASTOLON...MINOR FLOODING IS NOW OCCURRING. THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL WAS 15.4 FEET AT 3 AM. THE RIVER FORECAST TO RISE TO THE MODERATE FLOOD CATEGORY OF 19.0 FEET LATER THIS AFTERNOON. THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE TO RISE TO AROUND 23 FEET WEDNESDAY AND HOLD STEADY. FOR THE RIO GRANDE NEAR JOHNSON RANCH...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL WAS 13.0 FEET AT 315 AM. THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE ABOVE THE FLOOD STAGE OF 15.0 FEET LATE TONIGHT OR EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING. THE RIVER IS THEN EXPECTED CONTINUE TO RISE ABOVE THE MODERATE FLOOD STAGE OF 17.0 FEET WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE RISING NEAR 18.5 FEET THURSDAY AND HOLD STEADY THROUGH SATURDAY. FOR THE RIO GRANDE NEAR BOQUILLAS...THE LASTEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL WAS AT THE ACTION STAGE OF 10.0 FEET AT 4 AM. THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE A STEADY RISE AND REACH THE FLOOD STAGE OF 13.0 FEET WEDNESDAY. THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY RISE TO JUST OVER 14 FEET THURSDAY AND HOLD STEADY THROUGH SATURDAY. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. TXC377-100230- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080910T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 530 AM CDT TUE SEP 09 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 3 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.3 FEET (5.6 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL HOLD STEADY NEAR 18.5 FEET (5.6 METERS) THROUGH SATURDAY. $$ TXC377-100230- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-080913T1200Z/ /PIOT2.1.DR.080908T2327Z.080910T0000Z.080913T0000Z.NO/ 530 AM CDT TUE SEP 09 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW. * UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 330 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.1 FEET (3.1 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 10.8 FEET (3.3 METERS) BY THIS EVENING. THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH LATE FRIDAY OR EARLY SATURDAY. * IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET (3.7 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE BASE OF THE LEVEE. MINOR DAMAGE TO FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN LEVEES IS POSSIBLE. $$ TXC377-100230- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.2.DR.080906T1756Z.080913T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 530 AM CDT TUE SEP 09 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 315 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.2 FEET (6.5 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL HOLD STEADY NEAR 22.0 FEET (6.7 METERS) THROUGH SATURDAY. * IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET (7.0 METERS)...WATER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES AT PRESIDIO BUT AREAS DOWNSTREAM MAY EXPERIENCE SIGNIFICANT FLOODING. HIGHWAY 170 DOWNSTREAM OF PRESIDIO MAY FLOOD IN SPOTS. FARMLAND ALONG RIVER WILL LIKELY BE INUNDATED. $$ TXC043-377-100230- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.1.DR.080908T1945Z.080911T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 530 AM CDT TUE SEP 09 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.0 FEET (3.7 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 17.5 FEET (5.3 METERS) WEDNESDAY...AND HOLD THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 17.0 FEET (5.2 METERS)...THE PARK JUST DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE COMPLETELY FLOODS. $$ TXC043-100229- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080913T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 530 AM CDT TUE SEP 09 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 3 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.3 FEET (4.7 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS) LATER THIS AFTERNOON. THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.0 FEET (7.0 METERS) WEDNESDAY AND HOLD STEADY THROUGH SATURDAY. * IMPACT...AT 24.7 FEET (7.5 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING OCCURS IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND. ALL AREA ROADS ARE INUNDATED. $$ TXC043-100229- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0017.080910T0120Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.2.DR.080910T0120Z.080911T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 530 AM CDT TUE SEP 09 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * FROM THIS EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 3 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE LATE TONIGHT OR EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING...AND RISE ABOVE THE MODERATE FLOOD STAGE OF 17.0 FEET (5.2 METERS) WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. THE RIVER IS THEN EXPECTED TO RISE TO NEAR 18.5 FEET (5.6 METERS) BY THURSDAY EARLY AFTERNOON AND HOLD. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. FLOODING BEGINS TO OCCUR UPSTREAM IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS AT CASTOLON...AS STAGES AT EACH LOCATION ARE PRACTICALLY SYNONYMOUS. MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS AT THE GAGE SITE...BUT NO DAMAGE OCCURS. THE GAGE IS INACCESSIBLE...AS RIVER ROAD IS IMPASSABLE AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS. $$ TXC043-100229- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0018.080911T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.1.DR.080911T0000Z.080912T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 530 AM CDT TUE SEP 09 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 4 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.0 FEET (3.0 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE WEDNESDAY AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 14.3 FEET (4.4 METERS) BY EARLY FRIDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS)...MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. WATER PUMPS WILL BE SUBMERGED. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 091615 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 1115 AM CDT TUE SEP 09 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS...MAJOR FLOODING OCCURING AT PRESIDIO 5SE... RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE FROM NEAR PRESIDIO TO NEAR BOQUILLAS DUE TO CONTINUED RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. THE CURRENT FORECASTS ARE BASED REPORTED RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON AND THE FINAL STAGE IS DEPENDENT ON THE DURATION OF THIS RELEASE. IN ADDITION...HEAVY RAINFALL FELL ACROSS THE AREA YESTERDAY AND MORE HEAVY RAINFALL IS IN THE FORECAST TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY. ANY ADDITIONAL HEAVY RAINFALL MAY QUICKLY CHANGE THE CURRENTLY FORECASTED RIVER LEVELS. FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE THE RIO CONCHOS...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 10.2 FEET AND WHICH IS AT MINOR FLOOD STAGE. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO SLOWLY RISE TODAY AND CREST AT NEAR 10.4 FEET THIS AFTERNOON. RIVER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO THEN SLOWLY DROP TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE...WHICH IS 9.0 FEET...BY THURSDAY AFTERNOON. A STEADY FALL TO NEAR 8.0 FEET IS THEN EXPECTED THROUGH SUNDAY. FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 21.4 FEET WHICH IS AT MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. RIVER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO SLOWLY DROP THE NEXT FEW DAYS AND FALL TO NEAR 20.7 FEET BY FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND REMAIN STEADY ABOVE MODERATE FLOOD STAGE...WHICH IS 20.0 FEET...THROUGH SUNDAY. FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW THE RIO CONCHOS...OR PRESIDIO 5SE...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 18.0 FEET WHICH IS ABOVE MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO FALL TO ABOUT 17.8 FEET BY THIS AFTERNOON AND THEN REMAIN STEADY THROUGH SUNDAY. MAJOR FLOOD STAGE IS 16 FEET AND RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO REMAIN ABOVE MAJOR FLOOD STAGE THROUGH SUNDAY. FOR THE RIO GRANDE NEAR LAJITAS...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS AT 15.4 FEET WHICH IS AT MINOR FLOOD STAGE. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO SLOWLY RISE AND CREST AT ABOUT 17.0 FEET THIS AFTERNOON. RIVER LEVELS ARE THEN FORECAST TO STEADILY FALL TO JUST ABOVE 15 FEET BY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AND REMAIN STEADY THROUGH SUNDAY. FOR THE RIO GRANDE NEAR CASTOLON...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS AT 15.0 FEET WHICH IS RIGHT AT MINOR FLOOD STAGE. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO STEADILY RISE TO MODERATE FLOOD STAGE...WHICH IS 19.0 FEET...BY LATE FRIDAY MORNING. RIVER LEVELS ARE THEN EXPECTED TO REMAIN STEADY THROUGH SUNDAY. FOR THE RIO GRANDE NEAR JOHNSON RANCH...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 14.4 FEET AND RIVER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO STEADILY RISE TO MINOR FLOOD STAGE...WHICH IS 15.0 FEET BY LATER THIS MORNING. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO CONTINUE TO RISE AND REACH MODERATE FLOOD STAGE...WHICH IS 17.0 FEET...BY LATE TONIGHT. RIVER LEVELS ARE THEN EXPECTED TO REACH 18.0 FEET BY FRIDAY MORNING AND REMAIN STEADY THROUGH SUNDAY. FOR THE RIO GRANDE NEAR BOQUILLAS...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 11.4 FEET AND RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO RISE TO NEAR MINOR FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY MORNING. RIVER LEVELS ARE THEN FORECAST TO REMAIN STEADY JUST ABOVE 13.0 FEET THROUGH SUNDAY. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS ARE EXPECTED LATER THIS EVENING. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. TXC377-100815- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080909T0800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1115 AM CDT TUE SEP 09 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.0 FEET (5.5 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 17.8 FEET (5.4 METERS). $$ TXC377-100814- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-080912T0300Z/ /PIOT2.1.DR.080908T2327Z.080910T0000Z.080911T1500Z.NO/ 1115 AM CDT TUE SEP 09 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW. * UNTIL THURSDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.2 FEET (3.1 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 10.4 FEET (3.2 METERS) BY THIS EVENING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE LATE THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS)...WATER BEGINS TO FLOW INTO THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES. $$ TXC377-100814- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.2.DR.080906T1756Z.080909T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1115 AM CDT TUE SEP 09 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.4 FEET (6.5 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.9 FEET (6.4 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS)...RIVER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES. THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES INUNDATES. EROSION OF THE LEVEE IS LIKELY. SEEPAGE OF WATER THROUGH THE LEVEE MAY RESULT IN FLOODING OF AREA FARM LAND. $$ TXC043-377-100814- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.1.DR.080908T2003Z.080910T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1115 AM CDT TUE SEP 09 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.4 FEET (4.7 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 17.0 FEET (5.2 METERS) BY THIS EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 17.0 FEET (5.2 METERS)...THE PARK JUST DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE COMPLETELY FLOODS. $$ TXC043-100814- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080912T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1115 AM CDT TUE SEP 09 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.1 FEET (4.6 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.1 FEET (5.8 METERS) BY FRIDAY EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS. COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND BEGINS TO FLOOD. RESTROOMS UPSTREAM AT SANTA ELENA CANYON PARKING LOT WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER BEGINS TO CLOSE ALL ROADS IN THE AREA. $$ TXC043-100814- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0017.080909T1704Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.2.DR.080909T1704Z.080914T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1115 AM CDT TUE SEP 09 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 FEET (4.4 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 18.2 FEET (5.5 METERS) BY EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. FLOODING BEGINS TO OCCUR UPSTREAM IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS AT CASTOLON...AS STAGES AT EACH LOCATION ARE PRACTICALLY SYNONYMOUS. MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS AT THE GAGE SITE...BUT NO DAMAGE OCCURS. THE GAGE IS INACCESSIBLE...AS RIVER ROAD IS IMPASSABLE AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS. $$ TXC043-100814- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0018.080911T0600Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.1.DR.080911T0600Z.080912T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1115 AM CDT TUE SEP 09 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.4 FEET (3.5 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY THURSDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 13.2 FEET (4.0 METERS) BY THURSDAY EVENING. * IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE WATER PUMPS MAINTAINED BY THE PARK SERVICE THAT ARE USED TO WATER THE CAMPGROUNDS AND TO PROVIDE WATER TO THE EMPLOYEE LIVING QUARTERS. IT MAY BE NECESSARY FOR PARK PERSONNEL TO REMOVE THE WATER PUMPS. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 100205 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 905 PM CDT TUE SEP 09 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVER IN TEXAS... RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE FROM NEAR PRESIDIO TO NEAR BOQUILLAS DUE TO CONTINUED RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO AND RECENT RAINFALL. THE CURRENT FORECASTS ARE BASED REPORTED RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON AND THE FINAL STAGE IS DEPENDENT ON THE DURATION OF THESE RELEASES. IN ADDITION...HEAVY RAINFALL FELL ACROSS THE AREA OVER THE PAST 36 HOURS AND MORE HEAVY RAINFALL IS IN THE FORECAST TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY. ANY ADDITIONAL HEAVY RAINFALL MAY QUICKLY CHANGE THE CURRENTLY FORECASTED RIVER LEVELS. FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE THE RIO CONCHOS...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 10.1 AND HAS BEEN STEADILY FALLING. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL AND REACH LEVELS BELOW A FLOOD STAGE OF 9 FEET EARLY SATURDAY. THE LEVELS WILL THEN CONTINUE TO DROP THROUGH SUNDAY. FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 21.1 FEET WHICH IS AT MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. RIVER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO SLOWLY DROP THE NEXT FEW DAYS AND FALL TO NEAR 20.3 FEET BY FRIDAY EVENING AND REMAIN STEADY ABOVE MODERATE FLOOD STAGE...WHICH IS 20.0 FEET...THROUGH SUNDAY. OR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW THE RIO CONCHOS...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 17.5 FEET WHICH IS ABOVE MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO RISE TO ABOUT 17.8 FEET BY THIS EVENING AND THEN REMAIN STEADY THROUGH SUNDAY. MAJOR FLOOD STAGE IS 16 FEET AND RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO REMAIN ABOVE MAJOR FLOOD STAGE THROUGH SUNDAY. FOR THE RIO GRANDE NEAR LAJITAS...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS AT 15.4 FEET WHICH IS AT MINOR FLOOD STAGE. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO SLOWLY RISE AND CREST AT ABOUT 17.7 FEET THIS EVENING. RIVER LEVELS ARE THEN FORECAST TO STEADILY FALL TO JUST BELOW 15 FEET BY THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND REMAIN STEADY THROUGH SUNDAY. FOR THE RIO GRANDE NEAR CASTOLON...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS AT 18.0 FEET WHICH IS AT MINOR FLOOD STAGE. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO STEADILY RISE TO MODERATE FLOOD STAGE...WHICH IS 19.0 FEET...BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. RIVER LEVELS ARE THEN EXPECTED TO REACH 20 FEET BY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AND REMAIN STEADY THROUGH SUNDAY. FOR THE RIO GRANDE NEAR JOHNSON RANCH...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 15.5 FEET...WHICH IS AT MINOR FLOOD STAGE. RIVER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO STEADILY RISE REACH MODERATEFLOOD STAGE...WHICH IS 17.0 FEET...BY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. RIVER LEVELS ARE THEN EXPECTED TO REACH 18.0 FEET BY FRIDAY MORNING AND REMAIN STEADY THROUGH SUNDAY. FOR THE RIO GRANDE NEAR BOQUILLAS...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 10.9 FEET AND RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO RISE MINOR FLOOD STAGE ...WHICH IS 13.0 FEET...BY THURSDAY MORNING. RIVER LEVELS ARE THEN FORECAST TO REMAIN STEADY JUST ABOVE 13.0 FEET THROUGH SUNDAY. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS ARE EXPECTED TOMORROW MORNING. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. TXC377-101805- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080909T0800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 905 PM CDT TUE SEP 09 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.5 FEET (5.3 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 17.9 FEET (5.5 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 16.0 FEET (4.9 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS AND LEVEES NEAR REDFORD MAY BE DAMAGED. SIGNIFICANT PORTIONS OF FARMLAND WILL BE INDUNDATED. HIGHWAY 170 MAY ALSO FLOOD. $$ TXC377-101804- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-080913T1200Z/ /PIOT2.1.DR.080908T2327Z.080909T1315Z.080913T0000Z.NO/ 905 PM CDT TUE SEP 09 2008 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW. * UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.1 FEET (3.1 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 10.1 FEET (3.1 METERS) BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE FRIDAY EVENING. * IMPACT...AT 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS)...WATER BEGINS TO FLOW INTO THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES. $$ TXC377-101804- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.2.DR.080906T1756Z.080909T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 905 PM CDT TUE SEP 09 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.1 FEET (6.4 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.6 FEET (6.3 METERS) BY THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS)...RIVER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES. THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES INUNDATES. EROSION OF THE LEVEE IS LIKELY. SEEPAGE OF WATER THROUGH THE LEVEE MAY RESULT IN FLOODING OF AREA FARM LAND. $$ TXC043-377-101804- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.1.DR.080908T2003Z.080910T0600Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 905 PM CDT TUE SEP 09 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.4 FEET (4.7 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 17.7 FEET (5.4 METERS) BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 17.0 FEET (5.2 METERS)...THE PARK JUST DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE COMPLETELY FLOODS. $$ TXC043-101804- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080911T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 905 PM CDT TUE SEP 09 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.0 FEET (5.5 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.3 FEET (6.2 METERS) BY THURSDAY EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS. COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND BEGINS TO FLOOD. RESTROOMS UPSTREAM AT SANTA ELENA CANYON PARKING LOT WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER BEGINS TO CLOSE ALL ROADS IN THE AREA. $$ TXC043-101804- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.2.DR.080909T2030Z.080913T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 905 PM CDT TUE SEP 09 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 18.2 FEET (5.5 METERS) BY EARLY SATURDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. FLOODING BEGINS TO OCCUR UPSTREAM IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS AT CASTOLON...AS STAGES AT EACH LOCATION ARE PRACTICALLY SYNONYMOUS. MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS AT THE GAGE SITE...BUT NO DAMAGE OCCURS. THE GAGE IS INACCESSIBLE...AS RIVER ROAD IS IMPASSABLE AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS. $$ TXC043-101804- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0018.080911T1200Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.1.DR.080911T1200Z.080913T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 905 PM CDT TUE SEP 09 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * FROM THURSDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.9 FEET (3.3 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 13.2 FEET (4.0 METERS) BY SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE WATER PUMPS MAINTAINED BY THE PARK SERVICE THAT ARE USED TO WATER THE CAMPGROUNDS AND TO PROVIDE WATER TO THE EMPLOYEE LIVING QUARTERS. IT MAY BE NECESSARY FOR PARK PERSONNEL TO REMOVE THE WATER PUMPS. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 101542 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 1042 AM CDT WED SEP 10 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS... RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. THE LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO HAS BEEN RELEASING WATER INTO THE RIO GRANDE FOR NEARLY A WEEK...AND RIVER LEVELS WILL CONTINUE TO RISE THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. IN ADDITION...HEAVY RAINFALL MAY OCCUR OVER THE REGION TODAY WHICH COULD ALTER THE FOLLOWING FORECAST... FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE THE RIO CONCHOS...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 10.4 FEET AND WILL CONTINUE TO RISE THIS AFTERNOON...CRESTING TO 11.2 FEET. RIVER LEVELS ARE THEN EXPECTED TO SLOWLY DECREASE ON THURSDAY...DROPPING BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY MORNING. MINOR FLOODING IS EXPECTED UNTIL THIS TIME. FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 11.5 FEET AND WILL CONTINE TO RISE THIS AFTERNOON...CRESTING TO 13 FEET BY LATE THURSDAY EVENING. MINOR FLOODING IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME. FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW THE RIO CONCHOS...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 18 FEET AND SHOULD REMAIN NEAR THIS HEIGHT FOR MOST OF THE DAY. MAJOR FLOODING IS EXPECTED THROUGH THE WEEK. SLOW FALLS WILL BEGIN BY THURSDAY MORNING...BUT LEVELS WILL NOT DROP ENOUGH TO REDUCE THE THREAT OF FLOODING. FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 21.8 FEET AND IT CONTINUES TO RISE. THE RIVER WILL CREST TO 23 FEET LATER TODAY. MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING. RIVER LEVELS WILL SLOWLY FALL THROUGH THE WEEKEND...BUT WILL ONLY FALL TO JUST BELOW 20 FEET BY SUNDAY STILL RESULTING IN MODERATE FLOODING. FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 18.4 FEET AND LEVELS WILL CONTINUE TO RISE THROUGH THURSDAY...CRESTING TO NEAR 20 FEET LATE THIS WEEK. MODERATE FLOODING IS EXPECTED THROUGH FRIDAY. FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 17.4 FEET AND WILL QUICKLY RISE TO NEAR 19 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. MODERATE FLOOD STAGE HAS BEEN REACHED...AND MODERATE TO MAJOR FLOODING IS EXPECTED BY TOMORROW AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED TONIGHT. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. TXC377-110742- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080910T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1042 AM CDT WED SEP 10 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.1 FEET (5.5 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 18.3 FEET (5.6 METERS) BY THIS AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 16 FEET MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS AND LEVEES NEAR REDFORD MAY BE DAMAGED. SIGNIFICANT PORTIONS OF FARMLAND WILL BE INDUNDATED. HIGHWAY 170 MAY ALSO FLOOD. $$ TXC377-110741- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-080914T1800Z/ /PIOT2.1.DR.080908T2327Z.080910T1800Z.080914T0600Z.NO/ 1042 AM CDT WED SEP 10 2008 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW. * UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.6 FEET (3.2 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 11.2 FEET (3.4 METERS) BY THIS AFTERNOON. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET (3.7 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE BASE OF THE LEVEE. MINOR DAMAGE TO FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN LEVEES IS POSSIBLE. $$ TXC377-110741- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.2.DR.080906T1756Z.080910T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1042 AM CDT WED SEP 10 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.9 FEET (6.7 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.2 FEET (6.8 METERS) BY THIS AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET (7.0 METERS)...WATER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES AT PRESIDIO BUT AREAS DOWNSTREAM MAY EXPERIENCE SIGNIFICANT FLOODING. HIGHWAY 170 DOWNSTREAM OF PRESIDIO MAY FLOOD IN SPOTS. FARMLAND ALONG THE RIVER WILL LIKELY BE INUNDATED. $$ TXC043-110741- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080911T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1042 AM CDT WED SEP 10 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.4 FEET (5.6 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.6 FEET (6.0 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS. COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND BEGINS TO FLOOD. RESTROOMS UPSTREAM AT SANTA ELENA CANYON PARKING LOT WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER BEGINS TO CLOSE ALL ROADS IN THE AREA. $$ TXC043-110741- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.2.DR.080909T2030Z.080911T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1042 AM CDT WED SEP 10 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.5 FEET (5.3 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 18.8 FEET (5.7 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. FLOODING BEGINS TO OCCUR UPSTREAM IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS AT CASTOLON...AS STAGES AT EACH LOCATION ARE PRACTICALLY SYNONYMOUS. MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS AT THE GAGE SITE...BUT NO DAMAGE OCCURS. THE GAGE IS INACCESSIBLE...AS RIVER ROAD IS IMPASSABLE AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS. $$ TXC043-110741- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0018.080911T1800Z-080914T0600Z/ /BOQT2.1.DR.080911T1800Z.080912T0000Z.080912T1800Z.NO/ 1042 AM CDT WED SEP 10 2008 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE. * FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON TO LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.6 FEET (3.5 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 13.1 FEET (4.0 METERS) BY TOMORROW EVENING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE WATER PUMPS MAINTAINED BY THE PARK SERVICE THAT ARE USED TO WATER THE CAMPGROUNDS AND TO PROVIDE WATER TO THE EMPLOYEE LIVING QUARTERS. IT MAY BE NECESSARY FOR PARK PERSONNEL TO REMOVE THE WATER PUMPS. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 102005 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 305 PM CDT WED SEP 10 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. THIS FLOODING HAS BEEN A RESULT OF RELEASES OF WATER FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO AND RAINFALL THAT HAS FALLEN OVER THE LAST SEVERAL DAYS. HEAVY RAINFALL MAY OCCUR OVER THE REGION TODAY WHICH COULD ALTER THE FOLLOWING FORECAST. FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE THE RIO CONCHOS...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 11.2 FEET AND WILL CONTINUE TO RISE THIS AFTERNOON AND CREST TO 11.3 FEET. RIVER LEVELS ARE THEN EXPECTED TO SLOWLY DECREASE ON THURSDAY AND DROP BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY SUNDAY MORNING. MINOR FLOODING IS EXPECTED UNTIL THIS TIME. FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 11.9 FEET AND WILL CONTINE TO RISE THIS AFTERNOON...CRESTING TO 13 FEET BY LATE THURSDAY EVENING. MINOR FLOODING IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME. FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 18 FEET AND WILL CONTINUE TO RISE AND CREST AT ABOUT 20.6 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING...WHICH IS MODERATE FLOOD LEVEL. RIVER LEVELS ARE THEN EXPECTED TO SLOWLY FALL...BUT REMAIN AT MINOR FLOOD LEVELS THROUGH MONDAY. FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW THE RIO CONCHOS...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 19 FEET AND IS FORECASTED TO RISEN AND CREST AT ABOUT 19.3 FEET BY THIS EVENING. THE RIVER LEVEL SHOULD THE BEGINS TO SLOWLY FALL...BUT REMAIN ABOVE MAJOR FLOOD LEVEL THROUGH MONDAY. FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 18.6 FEET AND LEVELS WILL CONTINUE TO RISE THROUGH THURSDAY...CRESTING TO NEAR 20 FEET LATE THIS WEEK. MODERATE FLOODING IS EXPECTED THROUGH FRIDAY. FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 18 FEET AND WILL QUICKLY RISE TO NEAR 19 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. MODERATE FLOOD STAGE HAS BEEN REACHED...AND MODERATE TO MAJOR FLOODING IS EXPECTED BY TOMORROW AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED TONIGHT. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. TXC377-111205- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080910T1915Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 305 PM CDT WED SEP 10 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 2PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.3 FEET (5.9 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.8 FEET (5.7 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. $$ TXC377-111205- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-080914T1800Z/ /PIOT2.1.DR.080908T2327Z.080910T1900Z.080914T0600Z.NO/ 305 PM CDT WED SEP 10 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW. * UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 2PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.2 FEET (3.4 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET (3.7 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE BASE OF THE LEVEE. MINOR DAMAGE TO FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN LEVEES IS POSSIBLE. $$ TXC043-377-111205- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080911T1200Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 305 PM CDT WED SEP 10 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.0 FEET (5.5 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.6 FEET (6.3 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. $$ TXC043-111205- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080911T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 305 PM CDT WED SEP 10 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 2PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.6 FEET (5.7 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.6 FEET (6.0 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS. COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND BEGINS TO FLOOD. RESTROOMS UPSTREAM AT SANTA ELENA CANYON PARKING LOT WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER BEGINS TO CLOSE ALL ROADS IN THE AREA. $$ TXC043-111204- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.2.DR.080909T2030Z.080911T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 305 PM CDT WED SEP 10 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 2PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.0 FEET (5.5 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 18.8 FEET (5.7 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. FLOODING BEGINS TO OCCUR UPSTREAM IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS AT CASTOLON...AS STAGES AT EACH LOCATION ARE PRACTICALLY SYNONYMOUS. MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS AT THE GAGE SITE...BUT NO DAMAGE OCCURS. THE GAGE IS INACCESSIBLE...AS RIVER ROAD IS IMPASSABLE AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS. $$ TXC043-111204- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.080911T1800Z-080914T0600Z/ /BOQT2.1.DR.080911T1800Z.080912T0000Z.080912T1800Z.NO/ 305 PM CDT WED SEP 10 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON TO LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 2PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET (3.6 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 13.1 FEET (4.0 METERS) BY TOMORROW EVENING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE WATER PUMPS MAINTAINED BY THE PARK SERVICE THAT ARE USED TO WATER THE CAMPGROUNDS AND TO PROVIDE WATER TO THE EMPLOYEE LIVING QUARTERS. IT MAY BE NECESSARY FOR PARK PERSONNEL TO REMOVE THE WATER PUMPS. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 110219 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 919 PM CDT WED SEP 10 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS... RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. THIS FLOODING HAS BEEN PRIMARILY A RESULT OF RELEASES OF WATER FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. HOWEVER LOCAL HEAVY RAINFALL THAT HAS FALLEN OVER THE LAST SEVERAL DAYS HAS ALSO CONTRIBUTED. HEAVY RAINFALL MAY OCCUR OVER THE REGION TONIGHT AND THURSDAY WHICH COULD ALTER THE FOLLOWING FORECAST. FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE...THE LATEST OBSERVATION IS 20.2 FEET WHICH IS A MAJOR FLOOD. MAJOR FLOODING IS STILL FORECAST THROUGH MIDNIGHT THURSDAY WITH LEVELS FORECAST TO BE 20.8 FEET. FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT THE PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE...THE LATEST OBSERVATION IS 23.3 FEET WHICH IS A MAJOR FLOOD. MAJOR FLOODING IS STILL FORECAST WITH LEVELS NEAR 23.7 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW...THE LATEST OBSERVATION IS 11.4 FEET WHICH IS A MINOR FLOOD. MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE WITH LEVELS AT 11.6 FEET BY MIDNIGHT THURSDAY. FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS... THE LATEST OBSERVATION IS 18.8 FEET WHICH IS A MODERATE FLOOD. MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE WITH LEVELS NEAR 20.7 FEET BY EARLY FRIDAY MORNING. FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON...THE LATEST OBSERVATION IS 18.7 FEET WHICH IS A MINOR FLOOD. MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST BY SATURDAY EVENING WITH LEVELS NEAR 20.4 FEET. FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH...THE LATEST OBSERVATION IS 18.5 FEET WHICH IS A MODERATE FLOOD. MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE WITH LEVELS NEAR 18.8 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS...THE LATEST OBSERVATION IS 12.2 FEET WHICH IS BELOW THE FLOOD STAGE OF 13 FEET. MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST WITH LEVELS NEAR 13.2 FEET BY FRIDAY MORNING. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. TXC377-111819- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080911T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 919 PM CDT WED SEP 10 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.2 FEET (6.2 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.8 FEET (6.3 METERS) BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW THEN BEGIN FALLING. $$ TXC377-111819- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PIOT2.1.DR.080908T2327Z.080911T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 919 PM CDT WED SEP 10 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.4 FEET (3.5 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 11.6 FEET (3.5 METERS) BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET (3.7 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE BASE OF THE LEVEE. MINOR DAMAGE TO FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN LEVEES IS POSSIBLE. $$ TXC377-111819- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080911T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 919 PM CDT WED SEP 10 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.3 FEET (7.1 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.7 FEET (7.2 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET (7.0 METERS)...WATER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES AT PRESIDIO BUT AREAS DOWNSTREAM MAY EXPERIENCE SIGNIFICANT FLOODING. HIGHWAY 170 DOWNSTREAM OF PRESIDIO MAY FLOOD IN SPOTS. FARMLAND ALONG RIVER WILL LIKELY BE INUNDATED. $$ TXC043-377-111818- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080912T0600Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 919 PM CDT WED SEP 10 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.8 FEET (5.7 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.7 FEET (6.3 METERS) BY EARLY FRIDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. $$ TXC043-111818- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080914T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 919 PM CDT WED SEP 10 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.7 FEET (5.7 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.4 FEET (6.2 METERS) BY SATURDAY EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS. COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND BEGINS TO FLOOD. RESTROOMS UPSTREAM AT SANTA ELENA CANYON PARKING LOT WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER BEGINS TO CLOSE ALL ROADS IN THE AREA. $$ TXC043-111818- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.2.DR.080909T2030Z.080911T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 919 PM CDT WED SEP 10 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.5 FEET (5.6 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 18.8 FEET (5.7 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. FLOODING BEGINS TO OCCUR UPSTREAM IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS AT CASTOLON...AS STAGES AT EACH LOCATION ARE PRACTICALLY SYNONYMOUS. MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS AT THE GAGE SITE...BUT NO DAMAGE OCCURS. THE GAGE IS INACCESSIBLE...AS RIVER ROAD IS IMPASSABLE AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS. $$ TXC043-111818- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0018.080911T1800Z-080915T1800Z/ /BOQT2.1.DR.080911T1800Z.080912T0600Z.080914T0600Z.NO/ 919 PM CDT WED SEP 10 2008 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL MONDAY AFTERNOON...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE. * FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON TO MONDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 FEET (3.7 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 13.2 FEET (4.0 METERS) BY EARLY FRIDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE WATER PUMPS MAINTAINED BY THE PARK SERVICE THAT ARE USED TO WATER THE CAMPGROUNDS AND TO PROVIDE WATER TO THE EMPLOYEE LIVING QUARTERS. IT MAY BE NECESSARY FOR PARK PERSONNEL TO REMOVE THE WATER PUMPS. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 111653 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 1153 AM CDT THU SEP 11 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS... RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIVER LEVELS ALONG THE RIO GRANDE...NEAR MOST LOCATIONS...ARE STAYING NEAR THEIR CURRENT HEIGHTS. HOWEVER...WITH HEAVY RAINFALL STILL POSSIBLE THIS AFTERNOON...THE FOLLOWING FORECASTS MAY NEED TO BE UPDATED AT A LATER TIME. FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS NEAR 14 FEET. MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RIVER LEVELS ARE SLOWLY RISING. THE RIVER WILL CREST TO NEAR 15 FEET TOMORROW AFTERNOON...AND THEN FALL TO BELOW 13 FEET BY SUNDAY AFTERNOON. FLOODING SHOULD END AT THIS TIME. FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW THE RIO CONCHOS...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS NEAR 20 FEET. MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RIVER LEVELS SHOULD SLOWLY BEGIN TO FALL THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING. HOWEVER...MAJOR FLOODING IS STILL ANTICIPATED THROUGH THE WEEKEND INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK AS LEVELS ARE NOT EXPECTED TO DROP BELOW THE MAJOR FLOOD STAGE OF 16 FEET. FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE THE RIO CONCHOS...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS NEAR 11 FEET. MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RIVER LEVELS WILL SLOWLY BEGIN TO FALL THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING. MINOR FLOODING WILL BE POSSIBLE THROUGH THE WEEKEND AND EARLY NEXT WEEK. FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS NEAR 23 FEET. THIS LEVEL IS AT THE MAJOR FLOOD STAGE AND WILL REMAIN NEAR THIS HEIGHT THROUGH TODAY. BY FRIDAY MORNING...RIVER LEVELS WILL SLOWLY BEGIN TO FALL AND MODERATE FLOODING WILL BE POSSIBLE THROUGH THE WEEKEND INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK. FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 19 FEET. THIS IS JUST ABOVE MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. THE RIVER WILL CREST TO NEAR 20 FEET BY THIS AFTERNOON...AND THEN SLOWLY BEGIN TO FALL THROUGH THE WEEKEND. MINOR FLOODING IS ANTICIPATED BY SATURDAY MORNING. FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS NEAR 20 FEET...WHICH IS JUST ABOVE THE MODERATE FLOOD STAGE OF 19 FEET. THE RIVER WILL STAY NEAR THIS HEIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...AND THEN SLOWLY BEGIN TO FALL BY FRIDAY AFTERNOON. MODERATE FLOODING IS STILL ANTICIPATED THIS WEEKEND...AS THE RIVER WILL NOT DROP BELOW 19 FEET. FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 19.7 FEET AND WILL CREST TO 20 FEET LATER THIS AFTERNOON. MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING. BY FRIDAY MORNING...THE RIVER LEVELS WILL SLOWLY BEGIN TO FALL DROPPING BELOW 17 FEET BY SUNDAY EVENING. MODERATE FLOODING WILL BE POSSIBLE BY THIS TIME. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED TONIGHT. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. TXC377-120853- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080911T0230Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1153 AM CDT THU SEP 11 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.9 FEET (6.1 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY FALL TO NEAR 19.6 FEET (6.0 METERS) BY THIS AFTERNOON. $$ TXC377-120853- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PIOT2.1.DR.080908T2327Z.080911T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1153 AM CDT THU SEP 11 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.2 FEET (3.4 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 10.6 FEET (3.2 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET (3.7 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE BASE OF THE LEVEE. MINOR DAMAGE TO FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN LEVEES IS POSSIBLE. $$ TXC377-120853- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080911T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1153 AM CDT THU SEP 11 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.9 FEET (7.0 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.9 FEET (7.0 METERS) BY THIS AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET (7.0 METERS)...WATER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES AT PRESIDIO BUT AREAS DOWNSTREAM MAY EXPERIENCE SIGNIFICANT FLOODING. HIGHWAY 170 DOWNSTREAM OF PRESIDIO MAY FLOOD IN SPOTS. FARMLAND ALONG RIVER WILL LIKELY BE INUNDATED. $$ TXC043-377-120853- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080911T1800Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1153 AM CDT THU SEP 11 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.1 FEET (5.8 METERS) BY THIS AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 18.5 FEET (5.6 METERS)...THE PARK JUST UPSTREAM OF THE GAGE COMPLETELY FLOODS. $$ TXC043-120853- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080912T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1153 AM CDT THU SEP 11 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.7 FEET (6.0 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.2 FEET (6.2 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS. COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND BEGINS TO FLOOD. RESTROOMS UPSTREAM AT SANTA ELENA CANYON PARKING LOT WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER BEGINS TO CLOSE ALL ROADS IN THE AREA. $$ TXC043-120853- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080911T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1153 AM CDT THU SEP 11 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.8 FEET (6.0 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.1 FEET (6.1 METERS) BY THIS AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. FLOODING BEGINS TO OCCUR UPSTREAM IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS AT CASTOLON...AS STAGES AT EACH LOCATION ARE PRACTICALLY SYNONYMOUS. MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS AT THE GAGE SITE...BUT NO DAMAGE OCCURS. THE GAGE IS INACCESSIBLE...AS RIVER ROAD IS IMPASSABLE AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS. $$ TXC043-120853- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0018.080911T1558Z-080916T1200Z/ /BOQT2.1.DR.080911T0533Z.080912T0600Z.080915T0000Z.NO/ 1153 AM CDT THU SEP 11 2008 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE. * UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET (4.2 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.5 FEET (4.4 METERS) BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE SUNDAY EVENING. * IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS)...MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. WATER PUMPS WILL BE SUBMERGED. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 120221 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 921 PM CDT THU SEP 11 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS... RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE RIVER AT MANY LOCATIONS NEAR AND SOUTH OF PRESIDIO. THE ONGOING FLOODING SITUATION CONTINUES TO BE THE RESULT OF LOCALLY HEAVY RAINFALL ACROSS THE RIO GRANDE RIVER WATERSHED...AND CONTINUED RELEASES FROM THE LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN NORTHERN MEXICO. ADDITIONAL RAINFALL IS EXPECTED AS LATEST SATELLITE IMAGERY SHOWS MULTIPLE THUNDERSTORM COMPLEXES STREAMING NORTHWARD FROM NORTHERN MEXICO. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. TXC377-121821- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080911T0230Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 921 PM CDT THU SEP 11 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.7 FEET (5.7 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 17.8 FEET (5.4 METERS) BY SATURDAY MORNING. $$ TXC377-121821- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-080913T1600Z/ /PIOT2.1.DR.080908T2327Z.080911T0600Z.080913T0400Z.NO/ 921 PM CDT THU SEP 11 2008 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW. * UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.4 FEET (3.2 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW LATE EVENING. * IMPACT...AT 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS)...WATER BEGINS TO FLOW INTO THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES. $$ TXC377-121820- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080911T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 921 PM CDT THU SEP 11 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.9 FEET (6.7 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 21.1 FEET (6.4 METERS) BY SATURDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET (7.0 METERS)...WATER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES AT PRESIDIO BUT AREAS DOWNSTREAM MAY EXPERIENCE SIGNIFICANT FLOODING. HIGHWAY 170 DOWNSTREAM OF PRESIDIO MAY FLOOD IN SPOTS. FARMLAND ALONG RIVER WILL LIKELY BE INUNDATED. $$ TXC043-377-121820- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080912T0600Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 921 PM CDT THU SEP 11 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.3 FEET (5.9 METERS) BY MIDNIGHT THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 18.5 FEET (5.6 METERS)...THE PARK JUST UPSTREAM OF THE GAGE COMPLETELY FLOODS. $$ TXC043-121820- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080911T1130Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 921 PM CDT THU SEP 11 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.6 FEET (6.0 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.9 FEET (5.8 METERS) BY SATURDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS. COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND BEGINS TO FLOOD. RESTROOMS UPSTREAM AT SANTA ELENA CANYON PARKING LOT WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER BEGINS TO CLOSE ALL ROADS IN THE AREA. $$ TXC043-121820- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080912T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 921 PM CDT THU SEP 11 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.6 FEET (6.6 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.1 FEET (6.7 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 120957 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 457 AM CDT FRI SEP 12 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY HEAVY RAIN OVERNIGHT HAS RESULTED IN ANOTHER RISE ON THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO BELOW THE RIO CONCHOS WHICH IS NOW IN MAJOR FLOODING. EXPECTED CREST IS NOW AROUND 21 FEET THIS MORNING. ADDITIONAL RAINFALL COULD RAISE THIS FORECASTED HEIGHT. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. TXC377-130157- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080912T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 457 AM CDT FRI SEP 12 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 4AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.6 FEET (6.3 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 21.3 FEET (6.5 METERS) BY THIS MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 121542 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 1042 AM CDT FRI SEP 12 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS... PECOS RIVER NEAR SHEFFIELD AFFECTING CROCKETT...PECOS AND TERRELL COUNTIES ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS... RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE THIS MORNING NEAR THE BIG BEND REGION. THE RIVER LEVEL RISES HAVE BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH THE RELEASE OF WATER FROM THE LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO...AND RECENT HEAVY RAINFALL OVER THE AREA. ISOLATED TO SCATTERED SHOWERS WILL BE POSSIBLE AGAIN TODAY...AND IF THIS OCCURS THE FOLLOWING FORECAST MAY NEED TO BE ADJUSTED. FOR THE PECOS RIVER AT SHEFFIELD...THE LATEST OBSERVED STAGE IS 10.2 FEET...AND THIS IS BELOW THE FLOOD STAGE OF 12 FEET. THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR THIS REASON. ALTHOUGH ADDITIONAL RISES ARE NOT ANTICIPATED AT THIS TIME...ANY HEAVY RAINFALL THAT MAY IMPACT THE REGION COULD RESULT IN RIVER LEVEL RISES. FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE THE RIO CONCHOS...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER STAGE IS JUST ABOVE 10.3 FEET AND SHOULD HOLD NEAR THIS LEVEL THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK. MINOR FLOODING IS EXPECTED DURING THIS TIME PERIOD. FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW THE RIO CONCHOS...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER STAGE IS 19.7 FEET AND WILL SLOWLY FALL THROUGHOUT THE DAY. HOWEVER...MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND WILL CONTINUE THIS WEEKEND INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK. THE RIVER LEVELS WILL NOT FALL BELOW MAJOR FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THIS TIME PERIOD. FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER STAGE IS 21.5 FEET. THE STAGE IS NOT EXPECTED TO CHANGE MUCH OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS...AND THEREFORE...MODERATE FLOODING WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE WEEKEND INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK. FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER STAGE IS 21.5 FEET AND WILL CREST TO NEAR 22 FEET LATER THIS AFTERNOON. THIS IS BELOW THE MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. HOWEVER...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE WEEKEND INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK. FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER STAGE IS 22.4 AND WILL CREST TO NEAR 23 FEET LATER THIS AFTERNOON. AFTER THE CREST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY FALL TO 19 FEET BY MONDAY MORNING...BUT WILL REMAIN ABOVE MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. MODERATE FLOODING IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE FOR THIS REASON. FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER STAGE IS JUST BELOW 23 FEET...AND WILL CREST LATER TODAY TO AROUND 24 FEET. RIVER LEVELS WILL SLOWLY BEGIN TO FALL AFTER THE CREST... BUT WILL NOT FALL BELOW MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING...AND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE WEEKEND INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK. FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER STAGE IS 17.3 FEET...AND RIVER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO RISE THROUGH LATE TONIGHT CRESTING TO NEAR 19 FEET. AFTER THE CREST...RIVER LEVELS WILL SLOWLY BEGIN TO FALL...BUT WILL NOT GO BELOW MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. MODERATE FLODING WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE WEEKEND...INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED TONIGHT. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY...DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. TXC377-130742- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080912T1030Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1042 AM CDT FRI SEP 12 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.2 FEET (5.9 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.4 FEET (5.9 METERS) BY THIS AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. $$ TXC377-130742- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PIOT2.1.DR.080908T2327Z.080911T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1042 AM CDT FRI SEP 12 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.3 FEET (3.1 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 10.5 FEET (3.2 METERS) BY TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET (3.7 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE BASE OF THE LEVEE. MINOR DAMAGE TO FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN LEVEES IS POSSIBLE. $$ TXC377-130742- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080911T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1042 AM CDT FRI SEP 12 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.5 FEET (6.5 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 21.5 FEET (6.6 METERS) BY SUNDAY EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET (7.0 METERS)...WATER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES AT PRESIDIO BUT AREAS DOWNSTREAM MAY EXPERIENCE SIGNIFICANT FLOODING. HIGHWAY 170 DOWNSTREAM OF PRESIDIO MAY FLOOD IN SPOTS. FARMLAND ALONG RIVER WILL LIKELY BE INUNDATED. $$ TXC043-377-130742- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080912T1800Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1042 AM CDT FRI SEP 12 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.5 FEET (6.6 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.1 FEET (6.7 METERS) BY THIS AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET (7.0 METERS)...THE FENCED IN PARK WILL BE COMPLETELY UNDERWATER. WATER LEVEL WILL BE APPROXIMATELY 3 FEET FROM REACHING RANCH ROAD 170. $$ TXC043-130742- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080912T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1042 AM CDT FRI SEP 12 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.3 FEET (6.8 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.6 FEET (6.9 METERS) BY THIS AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING. $$ TXC043-130741- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080912T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1042 AM CDT FRI SEP 12 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.0 FEET (7.0 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.8 FEET (7.3 METERS) BY THIS AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 19 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. FLOODING BEGINS TO OCCUR UPSTREAM IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND AT CASTOLON. MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS AT THE GAGE SITE. THE GAGE IS INACCESSIBLE...AS RIVER ROAD IS IMPASSABLE AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS. $$ TXC043-130741- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.2.DR.080911T0533Z.080913T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1042 AM CDT FRI SEP 12 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.8 FEET (5.1 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 18.5 FEET (5.6 METERS) BY THIS EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS)...MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. WATER PUMPS WILL BE SUBMERGED. $$ TXC105-371-443-121612- /O.CAN.KMAF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-080913T2000Z/ /SPCT2.3.ER.080911T0354Z.080911T0715Z.080912T0900Z.NO/ 1042 AM CDT FRI SEP 12 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE PECOS RIVER NEAR SHEFFIELD. * AT 9AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.8 FEET (3.0 METERS). * FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT 4:00 AM FRIDAY. * FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET (3.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO 3.9 FEET (1.2 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 121954 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 254 PM CDT FRI SEP 12 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE THIS MORNING NEAR THE BIG BEND REGION. THE RIVER LEVEL RISES HAVE BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH THE RELEASE OF WATER FROM THE LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO...AND RECENT HEAVY RAINFALL OVER THE AREA. ISOLATED TO SCATTERED SHOWERS WILL BE POSSIBLE AGAIN TODAY...AND IF THIS OCCURS THE FOLLOWING FORECAST MAY NEED TO BE ADJUSTED. FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE THE RIO CONCHOS...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER STAGE IS JUST ABOVE 10.3 FEET AND SHOULD HOLD NEAR THIS LEVEL THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK. MINOR FLOODING IS EXPECTED DURING THIS TIME PERIOD. FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW THE RIO CONCHOS...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER STAGE IS 17.9 FEET AND WILL SLOWLY FALL THROUGHOUT THE DAY TO ABOUT 17 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. HOWEVER...MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND WILL CONTINUE THIS WEEKEND INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK. THE RIVER LEVELS WILL NOT FALL BELOW MAJOR FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THIS TIME PERIOD. FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER STAGE IS 21.3 FEET. THE STAGE IS NOT EXPECTED TO CHANGE MUCH OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS...AND THEREFORE...MODERATE FLOODING WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE WEEKEND INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK. FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER STAGE IS 21.5 FEET AND RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECASTED TO FALL SLOWLY TO ABOUT 18 FEET BY TOMORROW AFTERNOON. THIS IS BELOW THE MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. HOWEVER...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE WEEKEND INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK. FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER STAGE IS 21.4 AND RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECASTED TO SLOWLY FALL TO ABOUT 19 FEET BY SUNDAY AFTERNOON. MODERATE FLOODING IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK. FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER STAGE IS 24.1 FEET...AND WILL CREST LATER TODAY TO AROUND 26 FEET. RIVER LEVELS WILL SLOWLY BEGIN TO FALL AFTER THE CREST... BUT WILL NOT FALL BELOW MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING...AND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE WEEKEND INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK. FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER STAGE IS 16 FEET AND RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECASTED TO SLOWLY BEGIN TO FALL...BUT WILL NOT GO BELOW MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. MODERATE FLOODING WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE WEEKEND...INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED TONIGHT. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. TXC377-131154- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080912T1030Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 254 PM CDT FRI SEP 12 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 2PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.9 FEET (5.4 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 17.1 FEET (5.2 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 16.0 FEET (4.9 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS AND LEVEES NEAR REDFORD MAY BE DAMAGED. SIGNIFICANT PORTIONS OF FARMLAND WILL BE INDUNDATED. HIGHWAY 170 MAY ALSO FLOOD. $$ TXC377-131153- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PIOT2.1.DR.080908T2327Z.080911T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 254 PM CDT FRI SEP 12 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 2PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.3 FEET (3.2 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 10.6 FEET (3.2 METERS) BY EARLY SUNDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET (3.7 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE BASE OF THE LEVEE. MINOR DAMAGE TO FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN LEVEES IS POSSIBLE. $$ TXC377-131153- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080911T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 254 PM CDT FRI SEP 12 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 2PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.3 FEET (6.5 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 21.7 FEET (6.6 METERS) BY MONDAY EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET (7.0 METERS)...WATER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES AT PRESIDIO BUT AREAS DOWNSTREAM MAY EXPERIENCE SIGNIFICANT FLOODING. HIGHWAY 170 DOWNSTREAM OF PRESIDIO MAY FLOOD IN SPOTS. FARMLAND ALONG RIVER WILL LIKELY BE INUNDATED. $$ TXC043-377-131153- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080912T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 254 PM CDT FRI SEP 12 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.5 FEET (6.6 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET (7.0 METERS)...THE FENCED IN PARK WILL BE COMPLETELY UNDERWATER. WATER LEVEL WILL BE APPROXIMATELY 3 FEET FROM REACHING RANCH ROAD 170. $$ TXC043-131153- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080912T1245Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 254 PM CDT FRI SEP 12 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 2PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.4 FEET (6.5 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.7 FEET (6.3 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. $$ TXC043-131153- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080913T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 254 PM CDT FRI SEP 12 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 2PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.1 FEET (7.3 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 26.0 FEET (7.9 METERS) BY THIS EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING. $$ TXC043-131153- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.2.DR.080911T0533Z.080912T1230Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 254 PM CDT FRI SEP 12 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 2PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.0 FEET (4.9 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS)...MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. WATER PUMPS WILL BE SUBMERGED. $$
000 WGUS44 KMAF 130224 FLWMAF BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED FLOOD WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 924 PM CDT FRI SEP 12 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS... RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE THIS EVENING NEAR THE BIG BEND REGION. THE RIVER LEVEL RISES HAVE BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH THE RELEASE OF WATER FROM THE LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO...AND RECENT HEAVY RAINFALL OVER THE AREA. ANY ADDITIONAL RAINFALL THAT OCCURS MAY CHANGE THE CURRENT FORECAST. FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE THE RIO CONCHOS...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER STAGE IS JUST ABOVE 10.4 FEET AND SHOULD HOLD NEAR THIS LEVEL THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND INTO THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK. MINOR FLOODING IS EXPECTED DURING THIS TIME PERIOD. FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW THE RIO CONCHOS...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER STAGE IS 17.4 FEET. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECASTED TO BEGIN TO RISE AND REACH ABOUT 20 FEET BY SUNDAY AFTERNOON. MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND WILL CONTINUE THIS WEEKEND INTO THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK. THE RIVER LEVELS WILL NOT FALL BELOW MAJOR FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THIS TIME PERIOD. FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER STAGE IS 21.5 FEET AND RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECASTED TO REMAIN AROUND THIS LEVEL THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK. THIS IS BELOW THE MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. HOWEVER...MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE WEEKEND INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK. FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER STAGE IS 20.9 AND RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECASTED TO SLOWLY FALL TO ABOUT 20.3 FEET BY SUNDAY AFTERNOON. MODERATE FLOODING IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE INTO THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK. FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER STAGE IS 26.5 FEET. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECASTED TO REMAIN AROUND THIS LEVEL THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK. MAJOR FLOODING WILL CONTINUE TO OCCUR DURING THIS TIME. FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER STAGE IS 16.2 FEET. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECASTED TO RISE TO ABOUT 19 FEET BY TOMORROW AFTERNOON WHERE IT WILL REMAIN THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK. MODERATE FLOODING WILL CONTINUE DURING THIS TIME. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. TXC377-131824- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080912T1030Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 924 PM CDT FRI SEP 12 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.4 FEET (5.3 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.8 FEET (6.0 METERS) BY MONDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. $$ TXC377-131824- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PIOT2.1.DR.080908T2327Z.080911T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 924 PM CDT FRI SEP 12 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.4 FEET (3.2 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 10.9 FEET (3.3 METERS) BY SUNDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET (3.7 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE BASE OF THE LEVEE. MINOR DAMAGE TO FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN LEVEES IS POSSIBLE. $$ TXC043-377-131824- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080912T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 924 PM CDT FRI SEP 12 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.5 FEET (6.6 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.5 FEET (6.2 METERS) BY SUNDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET (7.0 METERS)...THE FENCED IN PARK WILL BE COMPLETELY UNDERWATER. WATER LEVEL WILL BE APPROXIMATELY 3 FEET FROM REACHING RANCH ROAD 170. $$ TXC043-131824- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080912T1245Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 924 PM CDT FRI SEP 12 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.9 FEET (6.4 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.3 FEET (6.2 METERS) BY SUNDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS. COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND BEGINS TO FLOOD. RESTROOMS UPSTREAM AT SANTA ELENA CANYON PARKING LOT WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER BEGINS TO CLOSE ALL ROADS IN THE AREA. $$ TXC043-131824- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080913T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 924 PM CDT FRI SEP 12 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 26.5 FEET (8.1 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 26.0 FEET (7.9 METERS) BY SUNDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 28.4 FEET (8.7 METERS)...THE RECORD STAGE (1978) IS REACHED. MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS UPSTREAM IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS AT CASTOLON...AS STAGES AT EACH LOCATION ARE PRACTICALLY SYNONYMOUS. MOST PARK ROADS NEAR THE RIVER FLOOD. NO APPRECIABLE DAMAGE OCCURS AT THE GAGE SITE...EVEN AT RECORD STAGE. $$ TXC043-131824- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.2.DR.080911T0533Z.080913T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 924 PM CDT FRI SEP 12 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.2 FEET (4.9 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.3 FEET (5.9 METERS) BY TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...BOTTOM OF TELEMETRY BOX NEAR PUMP HOUSE WILL BE REACHED. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 131506 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 1006 AM CDT SAT SEP 13 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE RIVER THIS MORNING ACROSS THE BIG BEND AREA. THE SIGNIFICANT RIVER LEVEL RISES HAVE BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH A RECENT RESERVOIR RELEASE FROM THE LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. DUE TO AN INCREASE IN THE AMOUNT OF WATER BEING RELEASED...MOST OF THE RIVER STAGES WILL REMAIN ELEVATED THROUGH THE WEEKEND INTO NEXT WEEK. FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW THE RIO CONCHOS...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER STAGE IS JUST BELOW 18 FEET...AND WILL CONTINUE TO RISE THROUGH THE WEEKEND. MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING...AND IT IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THROUGH NEXT WEEK. FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE THE RIO CONCHOS...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER STAGE IS 10.8 FEET...AND IT WILL STAY NEAR THIS HEIGHT OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. MINOR FLOODING WILL CONTINUE THROUGH MOST OF NEXT WEEK. FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER STAGE IS 22 FEET...WHICH IS ABOVE THE MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. RIVER LEVEL RISES ARE EXPECTED THROUGH TODAY. THE RIVER WILL REACH 23 FEET BY SUNDAY AFTERNOON...RESULTING IN MAJOR FLOODING THROUGH MID NEXT WEEK. FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER STAGE IS 21 FEET...AND IT SHOULD REMAIN NEAR THIS LEVEL THROUGH MID NEXT WEEK. MODERATE FLOODING WILL CONTINUE THROUGH MOST OF NEXT WEEK. FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER STAGE IS 20.5 FEET. RIVER LEVELS ARE NOT EXPECTED TO CHANGE VERY MUCH OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. MODERATE FLOODING WILL CONTINUE THROUGH NEXT WEEK. FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH...THE LASTEST OBSERVED RIVER STAGE IS 25.4 FEET...OR ABOUT 6 FEET ABOVE MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. RIVER LEVELS WILL REMAIN NEAR THIS STAGE OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS...AND THEREFORE...MAJOR FLOODING WILL CONTINUE DURING THIS TIME. FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER STAGE IS NEAR 18 FEET. THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO RISE THROUGH TODAY...REACHING JUST ABOVE 19 FEET BY SUNDAY MORNING. MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND EXPECTED THROUGH NEXT WEEK. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED TONIGHT. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. TXC377-140706- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080912T1030Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1006 AM CDT SAT SEP 13 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.6 FEET (5.4 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.8 FEET (6.0 METERS) BY MONDAY EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING. $$ TXC377-140706- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PIOT2.1.DR.080908T2327Z.080911T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1006 AM CDT SAT SEP 13 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.8 FEET (3.3 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 10.9 FEET (3.3 METERS) BY THIS AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET (3.7 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE BASE OF THE LEVEE. MINOR DAMAGE TO FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN LEVEES IS POSSIBLE. $$ TXC377-140705- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080911T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1006 AM CDT SAT SEP 13 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.0 FEET (6.7 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.2 FEET (7.1 METERS) BY TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET (7.0 METERS)...WATER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES AT PRESIDIO BUT AREAS DOWNSTREAM MAY EXPERIENCE SIGNIFICANT FLOODING. HIGHWAY 170 DOWNSTREAM OF PRESIDIO MAY FLOOD IN SPOTS. FARMLAND ALONG RIVER WILL LIKELY BE INUNDATED. $$ TXC043-377-140705- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080912T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1006 AM CDT SAT SEP 13 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.0 FEET (6.4 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.5 FEET (6.2 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET (7.0 METERS)...THE FENCED IN PARK WILL BE COMPLETELY UNDERWATER. WATER LEVEL WILL BE APPROXIMATELY 3 FEET FROM REACHING RANCH ROAD 170. $$ TXC043-140705- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080912T1245Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1006 AM CDT SAT SEP 13 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.5 FEET (6.2 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.5 FEET (6.2 METERS) BY THIS AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS. COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND BEGINS TO FLOOD. RESTROOMS UPSTREAM AT SANTA ELENA CANYON PARKING LOT WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER BEGINS TO CLOSE ALL ROADS IN THE AREA. $$ TXC043-140705- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080913T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1006 AM CDT SAT SEP 13 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.4 FEET (7.7 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 25.4 FEET (7.7 METERS). $$ TXC043-140705- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.2.DR.080911T0533Z.080914T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1006 AM CDT SAT SEP 13 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.6 FEET (5.4 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.2 FEET (5.9 METERS) BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...BOTTOM OF TELEMETRY BOX NEAR PUMP HOUSE WILL BE REACHED. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 131650 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 1150 AM CDT SAT SEP 13 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RELEASES OUT OF LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO HAVE BEEN INCREASED TO JUST OVER 31373 CFS (888 CMS). AS A RESULT...FORECASTERS EXPECT THE RIVER LEVELS TO CONTINUE TO INCREASE FOR ANOTHER 24 HOURS OR SO THEN HOLD STEADY DEPENDING UPON AMOUNT OF WATER THAT CONTINUES TO BE RELEASED OUT OF LUIS LEON. ADDITIONAL INCREASES IN RELEASED WATER...OR RAINFALL OVER THE AREA WILL AFFECT CURRENT RIVER FORECASTS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. TXC377-140850- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080912T1030Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1150 AM CDT SAT SEP 13 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.8 FEET (5.4 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.5 FEET (6.2 METERS) BY EARLY TUESDAY MORNING THEN HOLD STEADY. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 21.3 FEET ON SEP 22 1958. $$ TXC377-140850- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080915T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1150 AM CDT SAT SEP 13 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.2 FEET (6.8 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.9 FEET (7.3 METERS) BY MONDAY EVENING THEN HOLD STEADY. * IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET (7.0 METERS)...WATER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES AT PRESIDIO BUT AREAS DOWNSTREAM MAY EXPERIENCE SIGNIFICANT FLOODING. HIGHWAY 170 DOWNSTREAM OF PRESIDIO MAY FLOOD IN SPOTS. FARMLAND ALONG RIVER WILL LIKELY BE INUNDATED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 23.2 FEET ON SEP 26 1991. $$ TXC043-377-140849- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080912T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1150 AM CDT SAT SEP 13 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.0 FEET (6.4 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 21.2 FEET (6.5 METERS) BY EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING THEN HOLD STEADY. * IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET (7.0 METERS)...THE FENCED IN PARK WILL BE COMPLETELY UNDERWATER. WATER LEVEL WILL BE APPROXIMATELY 3 FEET FROM REACHING RANCH ROAD 170. $$ TXC043-140849- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080912T1245Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1150 AM CDT SAT SEP 13 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.4 FEET (6.2 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.7 FEET (6.3 METERS) BY TUESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON THEN HOLD STEADY. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS. COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND BEGINS TO FLOOD. RESTROOMS UPSTREAM AT SANTA ELENA CANYON PARKING LOT WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER BEGINS TO CLOSE ALL ROADS IN THE AREA. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 18.5 FEET ON OCT 11 2003. $$ TXC043-140849- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080913T0045Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1150 AM CDT SAT SEP 13 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.1 FEET (7.6 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 25.4 FEET (7.7 METERS) BY THIS AFTERNOON THEN HOLD STEADY. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 26.4 FEET ON OCT 3 1990. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 140311 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 1011 PM CDT SAT SEP 13 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIVER LEVELS CONTINUE TO RISE ALONG THE RIO GRANDE DUE TO RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. RIVER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE TO RISE THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK. ANY RAINFALL THAT OCCURS ACROSS THE AREA MAY CAUSE CHANGES IN THE CURRENTLY FORECASTED RIVER LEVELS. FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE THE RIO CONCHOS...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 11.2 FEET WHICH IS AT MINOR FLOOD STAGE. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO FALL TO ABOUT 10.7 FEET MONDAY MORNING AND THEN REMAIN STEADY THROUGH THURSDAY. FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 18.5 FEET...WHICH IS AT MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO STEADILY RISE AND CREST AT ABOUT 22.2 FEET BY THURSDAY. FOR THE RIO GRANDE NEAR LAJITAS...THE CURRENT RIVER LEVEL IS 20.4 FEET...WHICH IS AT MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. RIVER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO STEADILY RISE TO NEAR 23.2 FEET BY THURSDAY. FOR THE RIO GRANDE NEAR CASTOLON...THE CURRENT RIVER LEVEL IS 19.9 FEET WHICH IS AT MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO STEADILY RISE AND CREST AT ABOUT 22.0 FEET BY THURSDAY. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE IISSUEDSUNDAY MORNING. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-141911- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080918T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1011 PM CDT SAT SEP 13 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.5 FEET (5.7 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.2 FEET (6.8 METERS) BY WEDNESDAY EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 21.3 FEET ON SEP 22 1958. $$ TXC377-141910- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PIOT2.1.DR.080908T2327Z.080911T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1011 PM CDT SAT SEP 13 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.2 FEET (3.4 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 11.1 FEET (3.4 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET (3.7 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE BASE OF THE LEVEE. MINOR DAMAGE TO FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN LEVEES IS POSSIBLE. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 10.2 FEET ON OCT 6 1990. $$ TXC043-377-141910- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080918T0600Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1011 PM CDT SAT SEP 13 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.0 FEET (6.4 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.2 FEET (7.1 METERS) BY EARLY THURSDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET (7.0 METERS)...THE FENCED IN PARK WILL BE COMPLETELY UNDERWATER. WATER LEVEL WILL BE APPROXIMATELY 3 FEET FROM REACHING RANCH ROAD 170. $$ TXC043-141910- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080912T1245Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1011 PM CDT SAT SEP 13 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.8 FEET (6.0 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.0 FEET (6.7 METERS) BY THURSDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 21.3 FEET ON SEP 30 1978. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 141649 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 1149 AM CDT SUN SEP 14 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RECENT RIVER LEVEL RISES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE HAVE BEEN THE RESULT OF A WATER RELEASE FROM THE LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THROUGH MOST OF THE WEEK DUE TO AN INCREASE IN THE AMOUNT OF WATER BEING RELEASED FROM THE RESERVOIR. THIS COULD RESULT IN MAJOR FLOODING ACROSS THE PRESIDIO VALLEY...AS EARLY AS TUESDAY. INDIVIDUALS IN AND AROUND THIS REGION SHOULD MONITOR THE SITUATION CLOSELY...AND BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION IF REQUIRED BY LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND/OR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS. FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW THE RIO CONCHOS...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER STAGE IS 19 FEET. THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO RISE OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS...EXCEEDING 22 FEET BY TUESDAY EVENING. MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS WEEK. FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE THE RIO CONCHOS...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER STAGE IS 11.4 FEET. THE RIVER LEVELS WILL SLOWLY FALL TODAY AND EARLY TOMORROW...LOWERING TO 10.6 FEET BY MONDAY AFTERNOON. THE STAGE WILL REMAIN AT THIS HEIGHT THROUGH THE WEEK. MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER STAGE IS JUST ABOVE 23 FEET. RISES ARE EXPECTED TO OCCUR THROUGH THE WEEK...AND THE RIVER STAGE WILL REACH 26 FEET BY TUESDAY MORNING. THIS HEIGHT EXCEEDS THE RECORD FLOOD STAGE OF 25.8 FEET. MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER STAGE IS 20.4 FEET...AND RIVER LEVEL RISES THIS WEEK WILL RESULT IN A STAGE OF 23 FEET BY THURSDAY. MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND WILL CONTINUE THIS WEEK. FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER STAGE IS 19.6 FEET. RISES ARE ANTICIPATED THROUGH THIS WEEK...AND THE RIVER LEVEL SHOULD REACH 21 FEET BY TUESDAY EVENING. MODERATE FLOODING WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS PERIOD. FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER STAGE IS 23 FEET. RISES ARE ANTICIPATED THROUGH THIS WEEK...AND THE RIVER LEVEL SHOULD REACH 28.8 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. THIS HEIGHT EXCEEDS THE RECORD FLOOD STAGE OF 28.4 FEET. MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS WEEK. FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER STAGE IS JUST ABOVE 20 FEET. RISES ARE EXPECTED THROUGH THE WEEK...AND THE RIVER LEVEL SHOULD REACH 21.3 FEET BY TUESDAY MORNING. MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE WEEK. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED AS REQUIRED. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-150849- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080919T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1149 AM CDT SUN SEP 14 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.1 FEET (5.8 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.9 FEET (7.0 METERS) BY FRIDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 21.3 FEET ON SEP 22 1958. $$ TXC377-150849- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PIOT2.1.DR.080908T2327Z.080911T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1149 AM CDT SUN SEP 14 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.3 FEET (3.5 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 10.8 FEET (3.3 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET (3.7 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE BASE OF THE LEVEE. MINOR DAMAGE TO FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN LEVEES IS POSSIBLE. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 10.2 FEET ON OCT 6 1990. $$ TXC377-150848- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080919T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1149 AM CDT SUN SEP 14 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.1 FEET (7.0 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 28.5 FEET (8.7 METERS) BY FRIDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 30.0 FEET (9.1 METERS)...THE LEVEE TOP IS REACHED - WATER WILL BEGIN TO OVERTOP THE LEVEES. MAJOR FLOODING OF PRESIDIO AND SURROUNDING FARMLAND IS LIKELY. $$ TXC043-377-150848- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080918T1800Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1149 AM CDT SUN SEP 14 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.0 FEET (5.5 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.2 FEET (7.1 METERS) BY FRIDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET (7.0 METERS)...THE FENCED IN PARK WILL BE COMPLETELY UNDERWATER. WATER LEVEL WILL BE APPROXIMATELY 3 FEET FROM REACHING RANCH ROAD 170. $$ TXC043-150848- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080912T1245Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1149 AM CDT SUN SEP 14 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.6 FEET (6.0 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.1 FEET (6.7 METERS) BY FRIDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 21.3 FEET ON SEP 30 1978. $$ TXC043-150848- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080918T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1149 AM CDT SUN SEP 14 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.02 FEET (6.9 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 29.0 FEET (8.8 METERS) BY FRIDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 28.4 FEET (8.7 METERS)...THE RECORD STAGE (1978) IS REACHED. MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS UPSTREAM IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS AT CASTOLON. MOST PARK ROADS NEAR THE RIVER FLOOD. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 28.4 FEET ON SEP 30 1978. $$ TXC043-150848- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080918T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1149 AM CDT SUN SEP 14 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 1PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 20 FEET (6.1 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.0 FEET (6.7 METERS) BY FRIDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET (6.7 METERS)...TELEMETRY BOX NEAR PUMP HOUSE WILL BE COMPLETELY SUBMERGED RENDERING TELEMETRY USELESS. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 21.0 FEET ON OCT 3 1990. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 150241 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 941 PM CDT SUN SEP 14 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RECENT RIVER LEVELS ALONG THE RIO GRANDE ARE THE RESULT OF WATER RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. RIVER RISES ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THROUGHOUT MOST OF THE WEEK DUE TO CONTINUED AND INCREASED RELEASES FROM THE RESERVOIR. THIS COULD RESULT IN MAJOR FLOODING ACROSS THE PRESIDIO VALLEY...AS EARLY AS MONDAY AFTERNOON. INDIVIDUALS IN AND AROUND THIS REGION SHOULD MONITOR THE SITUATION CLOSELY...AND BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION IF REQUIRED BY LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND/OR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS. ANY RAINFALL THAT FALLS ACROSS THE AREA MAY CAUSE CHANGES TO THE CURRENTLY FORECASTED RIVER LEVELS. FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE THE RIO CONCHOS...PRESIDIO 7NW...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 11.8 FEET WHICH IS AT MINOR FLOOD STAGE. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO REMAIN BETWEE 11.0 AND 12.0 FEET THROUGH FRIDAY. FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 24.3 FEET WHICH IS AT MINOR FLOOD STAGE. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO STEADILY RISE TO NEAR RECORD FLOOD STAGE...WHICH IS 25.8 FEET...BY MONDAY AFTERNOON. RIVER LEVELS ARE THEN FORECAST TO CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 29.0 FEET BY FRIDAY. FOR THE RIO GRANDE NEAR BELOW THE RIO CONCHOS...PRESIDIO 5SE...THE LASTEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 20.3 FEET WHICH IS AT MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 23.0 FEET BY FRIDAY. FOR THE RIO GRANDE NEAR LAJITAS...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 18.00 FEET WHICH IS AT MINOR FLOOD STAGE. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO RISE TO NEAR MODERATE FLOOD STAGE...WHICH IS 18.5...BY LATER TONIGHT. RIVER LEVELS ARE THEN FORECAST TO RISE TO ABOUT 25.0 FEET...WHICH IS JUST BELOW MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...BY FRIDAY. FOR THE RIO GRANDE NEAR CASTOLON...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 19.7 FEET WHICH IS AT MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO STEADILY RISE TO NEAR 23.0 FEET...WHICH IS JUST BELOW MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...BY FRIDAY. FOR THE RIO GRANDE NEAR JOHNSON RANCH...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS AT 21.7 WHICH IS AT MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO RISE TO NEAR RECORD FLOOD STAGE...WHICH IS 28.4 FEET...BY TUESDAY NIGHT. RIVER LEVELS ARE THEN FORECAST TO CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 34.7 FEET BY FRIDAY. INDICATE WHETHER ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS ARE EXPECTED AND WHEN OR IF THIS IS THE FINAL STATEMENT FOR THIS EVENT. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-151841- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080919T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 941 PM CDT SUN SEP 14 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.5 FEET (6.3 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.1 FEET (7.0 METERS) BY FRIDAY MORNING AND HOLD STEADY. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 21.3 FEET ON SEP 22 1958. $$ TXC377-151841- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PIOT2.1.DR.080908T2327Z.080914T2045Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 941 PM CDT SUN SEP 14 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.1 FEET (3.7 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.0 FEET (3.4 METERS) BY TUESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET (3.7 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE BASE OF THE LEVEE. MINOR DAMAGE TO FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN LEVEES IS POSSIBLE. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 10.2 FEET ON OCT 6 1990. $$ TXC377-151840- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080919T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 941 PM CDT SUN SEP 14 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.6 FEET (7.5 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 29.0 FEET (8.8 METERS) BY FRIDAY MORNING AND HOLD STEADY. * IMPACT...AT 30.0 FEET (9.1 METERS)...THE LEVEE TOP IS REACHED - WATER WILL BEGIN TO OVERTOP THE LEVEES. MAJOR FLOODING OF PRESIDIO AND SURROUNDING FARMLAND IS LIKELY. $$ TXC043-377-151840- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080919T1200Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 941 PM CDT SUN SEP 14 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.0 FEET (5.5 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 25.1 FEET (7.7 METERS) BY FRIDAY MORNING AND REMAIND STEADY. * IMPACT...AT 25.2 FEET (7.7 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE PARK ENTRANCE SIGN. $$ TXC043-151840- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080919T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 941 PM CDT SUN SEP 14 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.7 FEET (6.0 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.1 FEET (7.0 METERS) BY FRIDAY MORNING THEN REMAIND STEADY. * IMPACT...AT 24.7 FEET (7.5 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING OCCURS IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND. ALL AREA ROADS ARE INUNDATED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 21.3 FEET ON SEP 30 1978. $$ TXC043-151840- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080919T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 941 PM CDT SUN SEP 14 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.8 FEET (6.7 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 34.7 FEET (10.6 METERS) BY FRIDAY MORNING THEN REMAIN STEADY. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 151512 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 1012 AM CDT MON SEP 15 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS... RIO GRANDE AT HEATH CANYON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RECENT RIVER LEVELS ALONG THE RIO GRANDE ARE THE RESULT OF WATER RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. RIVER RISES ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THROUGHOUT MOST OF THE WEEK DUE TO CONTINUED AND INCREASED RELEASES FROM THE RESERVOIR. THIS COULD RESULT IN MAJOR FLOODING ACROSS THE PRESIDIO VALLEY...AS EARLY AS THIS AFTERNOON. INDIVIDUALS IN AND AROUND THIS REGION SHOULD MONITOR THE SITUATION CLOSELY...AND BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION IF REQUIRED BY LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND/OR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS. ANY RAINFALL THAT FALLS ACROSS THE AREA MAY CAUSE CHANGES TO THE CURRENTLY FORECASTED RIVER LEVELS. FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE THE RIO CONCHOS...PRESIDIO 7NW...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 12.5 FEET WHICH IS AT MINOR FLOOD STAGE. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO REMAIN BETWEEN 11.0 AND 13.0 FEET THROUGH FRIDAY. FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 25 FEET WHICH IS AT MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO STEADILY RISE TO ABOVE RECORD FLOOD STAGE TO 28.6 FEET BY THE WEEKEND. FOR THE RIO GRANDE NEAR BELOW THE RIO CONCHOS...PRESIDIO 5SE...THE LASTEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 21.1 FEET WHICH IS AT MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 23.0 FEET BY FRIDAY. FOR THE RIO GRANDE NEAR LAJITAS...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 21.5 FEET WHICH IS AT MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO RISE TO ABOVE MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...WHICH IS 25 FEET...BY THE WEEKEND. FOR THE RIO GRANDE NEAR CASTOLON...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 20.2 FEET WHICH IS AT MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO STEADILY RISE TO NEAR 23.3 FEET...WHICH IS JUST BELOW MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...BY THE WEEKEND. FOR THE RIO GRANDE NEAR JOHNSON RANCH...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS AT 21.9 WHICH IS AT MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO RISE TO NEAR RECORD FLOOD STAGE...WHICH IS 28.4 FEET BY THIS TOMORROW NIGHT. RIVER LEVELS ARE THEN FORECAST TO CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 33 FEET BY THE WEEKEND. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED THIS EVENING. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-160712- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080919T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1012 AM CDT MON SEP 15 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.1 FEET (6.4 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.0 FEET (7.0 METERS) BY EARLY FRIDAY MORNING THEN HOLD STEADY. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 21.3 FEET ON SEP 22 1958. $$ TXC377-160712- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PIOT2.1.DR.080908T2327Z.080915T0445Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1012 AM CDT MON SEP 15 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.5 FEET (3.8 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.4 FEET (4.1 METERS) BY THIS EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET (4.3 METERS)...WATER APPROACHES THE TOP OF THE LEVEES. PROLONGED FLOW COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO LEVEE SYSTEM. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 15.3 FEET ON SEP 22 1974. $$ TXC377-160712- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080919T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1012 AM CDT MON SEP 15 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.0 FEET (7.6 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 28.6 FEET (8.7 METERS) BY FRIDAY MORNING THEN HOLD STEADY. * IMPACT...AT 30.0 FEET (9.1 METERS)...THE LEVEE TOP IS REACHED - WATER WILL BEGIN TO OVERTOP THE LEVEES. MAJOR FLOODING OF PRESIDIO AND SURROUNDING FARMLAND IS LIKELY. $$ TXC043-377-160711- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.3.DR.080908T2003Z.080920T1200Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1012 AM CDT MON SEP 15 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.5 FEET (6.6 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 25.3 FEET (7.7 METERS) BY SATURDAY MORNING THEN HOLD STEADY. * IMPACT...AT 25.3 FEET (7.7 METERS)...WATER COVERS RANCH ROAD 170 COMPLETELY. $$ TXC043-160711- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080920T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1012 AM CDT MON SEP 15 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.2 FEET (6.2 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.3 FEET (7.1 METERS) BY SATURDAY MORNING THEN HOLD STEADY. * IMPACT...AT 24.7 FEET (7.5 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING OCCURS IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND. ALL AREA ROADS ARE INUNDATED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 21.3 FEET ON SEP 30 1978. $$ TXC043-160711- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080920T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1012 AM CDT MON SEP 15 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.8 FEET (6.7 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 33.0 FEET (10.1 METERS) BY SATURDAY MORNING THEN HOLD STEADY. $$ TXC043-160711- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080920T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1012 AM CDT MON SEP 15 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.2 FEET (6.5 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 32.3 FEET (9.8 METERS) BY SATURDAY MORNING THEN HOLD STEADY. $$ TXC043-160711- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0022.080919T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HECT2.1.ER.080919T0000Z.080920T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1012 AM CDT MON SEP 15 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT HEATH CANYON. * FROM THURSDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.1 FEET (4.6 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS). * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY EVENING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 21.0 FEET (6.4 METERS) BY SATURDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS)...MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. PROPERTY AND A FEW DWELLINGS OF LA LINDA...MEXICO BEGIN TO FLOOD. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 21.0 FEET ON SEP 1 1974. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 160244 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 944 PM CDT MON SEP 15 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS... RIO GRANDE AT CANDELARIA AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT HEATH CANYON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIVER LEVELS ALONG THE RIO GRANDE CONTINUE TO RISE DUE TO WATER RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO CONTINUE TO RISE THROUGHOUT MOST OF THIS WEEK AS RELEASES FROM THE RESERVOIR CONTINUE. ANY RAINFALL THAT FALLS ACROSS THE AREA MAY CAUSE CHANGES TO THE CURRENTLY FORECASTED RIVER LEVELS. FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE THE RIO CHONCHO...PRESIDIO 7NW...THE OBSERVED STAGE IS 13.2 WHICH IS AT MINOR FLOOD STAGE. THE RIVER IS CURRENTLY CRESTING AND IT IS EXPECTED TO SLOWLY FALL TO NEAR 10.8 FEET BY SATURDAY. FOR THE RIO GRANDE NEAR PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 25.9 FEET...WHICH IS JUST ABOVE RECORD FLOOD STAGE. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO CONTINUE TO SLOWLY RISE TO NEAR 29.0 FEET BY SATURDAY. FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW THE RIO CONCHOS...PRESIDIO 5SE...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 21.1 FEET...WHICH IS AT MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO CONTINUE TO STEADILY RISE TO 23.1 FEET BY FRIDAY. FOR THE RIO GRANDE NEAR LAJITAS...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 23.0 FEET WHICH IS AT MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO STEADILY RISE TO NEAR MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...WHICH IS 25.3 FEET...BY FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND THEN HOLD STEADY NEAR 25.4 FEET. FOR THE RIO GRANDE NEAR CASTOLON...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 20.4 FEET WHICH IS AT MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO CONTINUE TO SLOWLY RISE TO JUST ABOVE 23 FEET...WHICH IS JUST BELOW MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...BY FRIDAY. FOR THE RIO GRANDE NEAR JOHNSON RANCH...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 22.7 WHICH IS AT MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO CONTINUE TO RISE AND REACH RECORD FLOOD STAGE...WHICH IS 28.4 FEET...BY THURSDAY MORNING. RIVER LEVELS ARE THEN FORECAST TO STEADILY RISE TO NEAR 33.0 FEET BY SATURDAY. FOR THE RIO GRANDE NEAR BOQUILLAS...THE LASTEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 19.5 FEET...WHICH IS AT MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO REACH MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...WHICH IS 20.0 FEET...BY LATER TONIGHT. RIVER LEVELS ARE THEN FORECAST TO CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR RECORD FLOOD STAGE...WHICH IS 25.5 FEET...BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. RIVER LEVELS ARE THEN EXPECTED TO CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 32.8 FEET BY SATURDAY. FOR THE RIO GRANDE NEAR HEATH CANYON...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 29.0 FEET WHICH IS AT MINOR FLOOD STAGE. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO CONTINUE TO RISE TO JUST BELOW MODERATE FLOOD STAGE...WHICH IS 32.0 FEET...BY BY TUESDAY MORNING. RIVER LEVELS SHOULD REMAIN BETWEEN 30 AND 31 FEET THROUGH SATURDAY. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED TUESDAY MORNING. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-160314- /O.CAN.KMAF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-080917T0300Z/ /CDET2.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 944 PM CDT MON SEP 15 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CANDELARIA. * AT 8PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.7 FEET (2.3 METERS). * FLOOD STAGE IS 8.5 FEET (2.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER CRESTED BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT 8.1 FEET (2.5 METERS). THE RIVER WILL FALL TO 7.5 FEET (2.3 METERS) BY . * IMPACT...AT 7.5 FEET (2.3 METERS)...WATER LEVEL IS NEAR BANKFULL. NO SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE IS EXPECTED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 8.0 FEET ON OCT 4 1974. $$ TXC377-161844- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080919T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 944 PM CDT MON SEP 15 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.1 FEET (6.4 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.1 FEET (7.0 METERS) BY SATURDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 21.3 FEET ON SEP 22 1958. $$ TXC377-161844- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PIOT2.1.DR.080908T2327Z.080915T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 944 PM CDT MON SEP 15 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.2 FEET (4.0 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.9 FEET (3.6 METERS) BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET (4.3 METERS)...WATER APPROACHES THE TOP OF THE LEVEES. PROLONGED FLOW COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO LEVEE SYSTEM. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 15.1 FEET ON SEP 14 1972. $$ TXC377-161844- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080920T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 944 PM CDT MON SEP 15 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.9 FEET (7.9 METERS). * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 28.9 FEET (8.8 METERS) BY SATURDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 30.0 FEET (9.1 METERS)...THE LEVEE TOP IS REACHED - WATER WILL BEGIN TO OVERTOP THE LEVEES. MAJOR FLOODING OF PRESIDIO AND SURROUNDING FARMLAND IS LIKELY. $$ TXC043-377-161843- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.3.DR.080908T2003Z.080920T0600Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 944 PM CDT MON SEP 15 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.5 FEET (6.6 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 25.4 FEET (7.7 METERS) BY SATURDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 25.3 FEET (7.7 METERS)...WATER COVERS RANCH ROAD 170 COMPLETELY. $$ TXC043-161843- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080920T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 944 PM CDT MON SEP 15 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.4 FEET (6.2 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.4 FEET (7.1 METERS) BY SATURDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 24.7 FEET (7.5 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING OCCURS IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND. ALL AREA ROADS ARE INUNDATED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 24.7 FEET ON SEP 27 1958. $$ TXC043-161843- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080920T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 944 PM CDT MON SEP 15 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.7 FEET (6.9 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 32.9 FEET (10.0 METERS) BY SATURDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. $$ TXC043-161843- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080920T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 944 PM CDT MON SEP 15 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.5 FEET (5.9 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 32.8 FEET (10.0 METERS) BY SATURDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. $$ TXC043-161843- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HECT2.3.ER.080915T0034Z.080916T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 944 PM CDT MON SEP 15 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT HEATH CANYON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 3PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 29.0 FEET (8.8 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 31.3 FEET (9.5 METERS) BY TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 32.5 FEET (9.9 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS IN LA LINDA. WATER RISES UP TO THE GIRDERS UNDERNEATH THE INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE TO LA LINDA. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 30.5 FEET ON OCT 4 1978. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 161445 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 945 AM CDT TUE SEP 16 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS... RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT HEATH CANYON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIVER LEVELS ALONG THE RIO GRANDE HAVE RECENTLY RISEN IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS TO A RANGE OF MINOR TO RECORD FLOOD LEVELS. THESE RIVER LEVELS HAVE RISEN AS A RESULT OF RECENT HEAVY RAIN AND RELEASES FROM THE LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. HOWEVER...A LEVEE BREAK THIS MORNING ON THE RIO CONCHOS IS CAUSING TO A DROP IN RIVER LEVELS. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED TONIGHT. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-170645- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080916T0930Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 945 AM CDT TUE SEP 16 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.5 FEET (6.3 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.7 FEET (4.2 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 21.3 FEET ON SEP 22 1958. $$ TXC377-170645- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PIOT2.1.DR.080908T2327Z.080916T0815Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 945 AM CDT TUE SEP 16 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET (3.6 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.1 FEET (3.4 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET (3.7 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE BASE OF THE LEVEE. MINOR DAMAGE TO FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN LEVEES IS POSSIBLE. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 10.2 FEET ON OCT 6 1990. $$ TXC377-170645- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 945 AM CDT TUE SEP 16 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.1 FEET (7.3 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 17.5 FEET (5.3 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 25.0 FEET (7.6 METERS)...RIVER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES AT PRESIDIO ALTHOUGH CONTINUED FLOWS AT THIS LEVEL COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE LEVEES. HIGHWAY 170 DOWNSTREAM WILL LIKELY BE FLOODED AND IMPASSABLE IN SPOTS. FARMLAND AROUND THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO BE INUNDATED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 23.2 FEET ON SEP 26 1991. $$ TXC043-377-170645- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080916T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 945 AM CDT TUE SEP 16 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.0 FEET (7.0 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 19.8 FEET (6.0 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET (7.0 METERS)...THE FENCED IN PARK WILL BE COMPLETELY UNDERWATER. WATER LEVEL WILL BE APPROXIMATELY 3 FEET FROM REACHING RANCH ROAD 170. $$ TXC043-170645- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-080919T1708Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080917T0600Z.080918T0508Z.NO/ 945 AM CDT TUE SEP 16 2008 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL FRIDAY AFTERNOON...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FRIDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.9 FEET (6.4 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.1 FEET (6.7 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE EARLY THURSDAY MORNING. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 21.3 FEET ON SEP 30 1978. $$ TXC043-170645- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080913T1445Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 945 AM CDT TUE SEP 16 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.8 FEET (7.3 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.0 FEET (7.3 METERS) BY THIS EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 22.4 FEET ON SEP 29 1991. $$ TXC043-170645- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080914T1930Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 945 AM CDT TUE SEP 16 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.5 FEET (5.9 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS) BY THIS EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING OF LOW LYING AREAS BEGINS. RIO GRANDE VILLAGE CAMPGROUND BEGINS TO FLOOD. EVACUATIONS MAY BE NECESSARY. RAIN GAUGE NEAR PUMP HOUSE WILL BEGIN TO BE AFFECTED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 21.0 FEET ON OCT 3 1990. $$ TXC043-170644- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HECT2.1.ER.080915T0034Z.080915T2000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 945 AM CDT TUE SEP 16 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT HEATH CANYON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 3PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 29.0 FEET (8.8 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 27.3 FEET (8.3 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 30.5 FEET ON OCT 4 1978. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 161927 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 227 PM CDT TUE SEP 16 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS... RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT HEATH CANYON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIVER LEVELS HAVE BEGUN TO RISE AGAIN AFTER QUICKLY FALLING THIS MORNING DUE TO A BREACH IN THE LEVEES ON THE RIO CONCHOS. RELEASES FORM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO CONTINUE AND FORECASTED RIVER LEVELS HAVE ONCE AGAIN BEEN INCREASED TO CONTINUED FLOW FLOW DOWN THE RIO CONCHOS...INTO THE RIO GRANDE. ANY RAINFALL THAT FALLS ACROSS THE RIO GRANDE OR RIO CONCHOS MAY RESULT IN CHANGES TO THE CURRENTLY FORECASTED RIVER LEVELS. FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW THE RIO CONCHOS...PRESIDIO 5SE...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 20.3 FEET...WHICH IS AT MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO RISE TO NEAR MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...WHICH IS 22.9 FEET..BY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. RIVER LEVELS ARE THEN FORECAST TO SLOWLY RISE TO NEAR 23.1 FEET BY THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND HOLD STEADY THROUGH SUNDAY. FOR THE RIO GRANDE NEAR CASTOLON...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 20.9 FEET WHICH IS AT MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 23.2 FEET BY FRIDAY MORNING AND THEN HOLD STEADY THROUGH SUNDAY. FOR THE RIO GRANDE NEAR HEATH CANYON...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 28.7 FEET WHICH IS AT MINOR FLOOD STAGE. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL TO THROUGH THE WEEK AND BE AT NEAR 26.5 FEET BY SUNDAY. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED LATER TONIGHT. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-171127- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080920T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 227 PM CDT TUE SEP 16 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 1PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.7 FEET (6.3 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.2 FEET (7.1 METERS) BY EARLY SATURDAY MORNING THEN HOLD STEADY. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 21.3 FEET ON SEP 22 1958. $$ TXC043-171127- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080920T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 227 PM CDT TUE SEP 16 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 1PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.9 FEET (6.4 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.2 FEET (7.1 METERS) BY FRIDAY EVENING THEN HOLD STEADY. * IMPACT...AT 24.7 FEET (7.5 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING OCCURS IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND. ALL AREA ROADS ARE INUNDATED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 21.3 FEET ON SEP 30 1978. $$ TXC043-171127- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HECT2.1.ER.080915T0034Z.080915T2000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 227 PM CDT TUE SEP 16 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT HEATH CANYON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 3PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 29.0 FEET (8.8 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 28.3 FEET (8.6 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 30.5 FEET ON OCT 4 1978. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 170207 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 907 PM CDT TUE SEP 16 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS... RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT HEATH CANYON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIVER LEVELS ALONG THE RIO GRANDE CONTINUE TO RISE DUE TO RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. RELEASES ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THROUGH THE WEEK RESULTING IN RISING RIVER LEVELS ACROSS MUCH OF THE RIO GRANDE. MANY AREAS ARE FORECAST TO REACH RECORD FLOOD STAGE WHICH MAY RESULT IN MAJOR FLOODING ACROSS AREAS ALONG THE RIO GRANDE. INDIVIDUALS IN AND AROUND THE REGION ARE URGED TO MONITOR THE SITUATION CLOSELY...AND BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION IF REQUIRED BY LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND/OR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS. ANY RAINFALL THAT FALLS ACROSS THE AREA MAY CAUSE CHANGES TO THE CURRENTLY FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE THE RIO CONCHOS...PRESIDIO 7NW...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 12.5 FEET WHICH IS AT MINOR FLOOD STAGE. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO SLOWLY FALL TO NEAR 10.9 FEET BY FRIDAY AND THEN HOLD STEADY THROUGH SUNDAY. FOR THE RIO GRANDE NEAR PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE...THE LASTEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 28.1 FEET WHICH IS ABOVE THE PAST RECORD FLOOD STAGE OF 25.8. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO CONTINUE TO SLOWLY RISE TO NEAR 28.4 FEET BY THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND THEN HOLD STEADY THROUGH SUNDAY. FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW THE RIO CONCHOS...PRESIDIO 5SE...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 23.2 FEET WHICH IS IN MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO REMAIN STEADY NEAR 23.0 FEET THROUGH SUNDAY. FOR THE RIO GRANDE NEAR LAJITAS...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 23.0 FEET WHICH IS IN MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO RISE TO NEAR MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...WHICH IS 25.3 FEET...BY LATE WEDNESDAY MORNING. RIVER LEVELS ARE THEN FORECAST TO REMAIN STEADY NEAR 25.0 FEET THROUGH SUNDAY. FOR THE RIO GRANDE NEAR CASTOLON...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 20.9 FEET WHICH IS IN MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO CONTINUE TO SLOWLY RISE TO NEAR 23.6 FEET...WHICH IS JUST BELOW MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...BY THURSDAY. RIVER LEVELS ARE THEN EXPECTED TO HOLD STEADY THROUGH SUNDAY. FOR THE RIO GRANDE NEAR JOHNSON RANCH...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 24.5 FEET WHICH IS ABOVE MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO RISE TO NEAR RECORD FLOOD STAGE...WHICH IS 28.4 FEET...BY THURSDAY MORNING. RIVER LEVELS ARE THEN FORECAST TO STEADILY RISE TO NEAR 32.1 FEET BY SUNDAY. FOR THE RIO GRANDE NEAR BOQUILLAS...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 19.0 FEET WHICH IS IN MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO RISE TO NEAR MAJOR FLOOD STAGE...WHICH IS 20.0 FEET...BY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. RIVER LEVELS ARE THEN FORECAST TO STEADILY RISE TO NEAR 26.5 FEET BY SUNDAY. FOR THE RIO GRANDE NEAR HEATH CANYON...THE LATEST OBSERVED RIVER LEVEL IS 24.3 FEET WHICH IS IN MINOR FLOOD STAGE. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST SLOWLY RISE TO NEAR 25.0 FEET BY FRIDAY MORNING AND THEN REMAIN STEADY THROUGH SUNDAY. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED WEDNESDAY MORNING. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-171807- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 907 PM CDT TUE SEP 16 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.2 FEET (7.1 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.2 FEET (7.1 METERS) BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW THEN REMAIN STEADY. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 21.3 FEET ON SEP 22 1958. $$ TXC377-171807- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PIOT2.1.DR.080908T2327Z.080916T0815Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 907 PM CDT TUE SEP 16 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.5 FEET (3.8 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 12.5 FEET (3.8 METERS) BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET (3.7 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE BASE OF THE LEVEE. MINOR DAMAGE TO FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN LEVEES IS POSSIBLE. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 14.0 FEET ON SEP 1 1958. $$ TXC377-171807- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080919T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 907 PM CDT TUE SEP 16 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 28.1 FEET (8.6 METERS). * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 28.4 FEET (8.7 METERS) BY SATURDAY MORNING THEN REMAIN STEADY. * IMPACT...AT 30.0 FEET (9.1 METERS)...THE LEVEE TOP IS REACHED - WATER WILL BEGIN TO OVERTOP THE LEVEES. MAJOR FLOODING OF PRESIDIO AND SURROUNDING FARMLAND IS LIKELY. $$ TXC043-377-171807- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.3.DR.080908T2003Z.080918T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 907 PM CDT TUE SEP 16 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.0 FEET (7.0 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 25.9 FEET (7.9 METERS) BY TOMORROW EVENING THEN REMAIN STEADY. * IMPACT...AT 25.3 FEET (7.7 METERS)...WATER COVERS RANCH ROAD 170 COMPLETELY. $$ TXC043-171806- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080919T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 907 PM CDT TUE SEP 16 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.9 FEET (6.4 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.6 FEET (7.2 METERS) BY MONDAY MORNING THEN REMAIN STEADY. * IMPACT...AT 24.7 FEET (7.5 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING OCCURS IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND. ALL AREA ROADS ARE INUNDATED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 24.7 FEET ON SEP 27 1958. $$ TXC043-171806- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080922T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 907 PM CDT TUE SEP 16 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.5 FEET (7.5 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 32.1 FEET (9.8 METERS) BY MONDAY MORNING THEN REMAIN STEADY. $$ TXC043-171806- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080922T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 907 PM CDT TUE SEP 16 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.9 FEET (5.8 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 26.5 FEET (8.1 METERS) BY MONDAY MORNING THEN REMAIN STEADY. * IMPACT...AT 26.2 FEET (8.0 METERS)...BIG BEND PARK EMPLOYEE LIVING QUARTERS AT RIO GRANDE VILLAGE ARE THREATENED BY FLOOD WATER. EVACUATIONS WILL LIKELY BE REQUIRED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 25.5 FEET ON OCT 3 1978. $$ TXC043-171806- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HECT2.1.ER.080915T0034Z.080915T2000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 907 PM CDT TUE SEP 16 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT HEATH CANYON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 3PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 29.0 FEET (8.8 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 24.3 FEET (7.4 METERS) BY THURSDAY MORNING. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 30.5 FEET ON OCT 4 1978. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 171604 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 1104 AM CDT WED SEP 17 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT HEATH CANYON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIVER LEVELS ALONG THE RIO GRANDE CONTINUE TO RISE DUE TO RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. RELEASES ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THROUGH THE WEEK RESULTING IN RISING RIVER LEVELS ACROSS MUCH OF THE RIO GRANDE. MANY AREAS ARE FORECAST TO REACH RECORD FLOOD STAGE WHICH MAY RESULT IN MAJOR FLOODING ACROSS AREAS ALONG THE RIO GRANDE. INDIVIDUALS IN AND AROUND THE REGION ARE URGED TO MONITOR THE SITUATION CLOSELY...AND BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION IF REQUIRED BY LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND/OR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS. ANY RAINFALL THAT FALLS ACROSS THE AREA MAY CAUSE CHANGES TO THE CURRENTLY FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED TONIGHT. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-180804- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1104 AM CDT WED SEP 17 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.1 FEET (6.7 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO HOLD STEADY AT 22.1 FEET (6.7 METERS). THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 21.3 FEET ON SEP 22 1958. $$ TXC377-180804- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PIOT2.1.DR.080908T2327Z.080916T0815Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1104 AM CDT WED SEP 17 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.1 FEET (3.7 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.1 FEET (3.4 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET (3.7 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE BASE OF THE LEVEE. MINOR DAMAGE TO FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN LEVEES IS POSSIBLE. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 10.2 FEET ON OCT 6 1990. $$ TXC377-180803- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1104 AM CDT WED SEP 17 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 27.7 FEET (8.5 METERS). * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 28.0 FEET (8.5 METERS) BY THIS AFTERNOON THEN HOLD STEADY. * IMPACT...AT 30.0 FEET (9.1 METERS)...THE LEVEE TOP IS REACHED - WATER WILL BEGIN TO OVERTOP THE LEVEES. MAJOR FLOODING OF PRESIDIO AND SURROUNDING FARMLAND IS LIKELY. $$ TXC043-377-180803- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.3.DR.080908T2003Z.080918T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1104 AM CDT WED SEP 17 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.0 FEET (7.3 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 25.5 FEET (7.8 METERS) BY THIS EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING...REACHING 23.2 BY THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND HOLD STEADY. * IMPACT...AT 25.3 FEET (7.7 METERS)...WATER COVERS RANCH ROAD 170 COMPLETELY. $$ TXC043-180803- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080918T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1104 AM CDT WED SEP 17 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.0 FEET (6.4 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.7 FEET (7.2 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING THEN HOLD STEADY. * IMPACT...AT 24.7 FEET (7.5 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING OCCURS IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND. ALL AREA ROADS ARE INUNDATED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 24.7 FEET ON SEP 27 1958. $$ TXC043-180803- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080919T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1104 AM CDT WED SEP 17 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.8 FEET (7.5 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 32.0 FEET (9.8 METERS) BY FRIDAY MORNING THEN HOLD STEADY. $$ TXC043-180803- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080920T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1104 AM CDT WED SEP 17 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.2 FEET (6.2 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 26.5 FEET (8.1 METERS) BY FRIDAY EVENING THEN HOLD STEADY. * IMPACT...AT 26.2 FEET (8.0 METERS)...BIG BEND PARK EMPLOYEE LIVING QUARTERS AT RIO GRANDE VILLAGE ARE THREATENED BY FLOOD WATER. EVACUATIONS WILL LIKELY BE REQUIRED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 25.5 FEET ON OCT 3 1978. $$ TXC043-180803- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HECT2.1.ER.080915T0034Z.080915T2000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1104 AM CDT WED SEP 17 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT HEATH CANYON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 3PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 29.0 FEET (8.8 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 24.3 FEET (7.4 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 30.5 FEET ON OCT 4 1978. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 180146 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 846 PM CDT WED SEP 17 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGEAFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT HEATH CANYON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIVER LEVELS ALONG THE RIO GRANDE CONTINUE TO RISE DUE TO RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. RELEASES ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THROUGH THE WEEK AND RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO RISE OR REMAIN STEADY ACROSS THE RIO GRANDE THROUGH MONDAY. MANY AREAS ARE FORECAST TO REACH RECORD FLOOD STAGE WHICH MAY RESULT IN MAJOR FLOODING ACROSS AREAS ALONG THE RIO GRANDE. INDIVIDUALS IN AND AROUND THE REGION ARE URGED TO MONITOR THE SITUATION CLOSELY AND BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION IF REQUIRED BY LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND/OR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS. ALTHOUGH RAINFALL ACCUMULATIONS ARE EXPECTED TO BE LIGHT THROUGH THE WEEKEND...ANY RAINFALL THAT DOES OCCUR MAY RESULT IN CHANGES TO CURRENTLY FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED WEDNESDAY MORNING. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-181746- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 846 PM CDT WED SEP 17 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.7 FEET (6.6 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 21.8 FEET (6.6 METERS) BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW THEN BEGIN FALLING. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 21.3 FEET ON SEP 22 1958. $$ TXC377-181746- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PIOT2.1.DR.080908T2327Z.080916T0815Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 846 PM CDT WED SEP 17 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 FEET (3.7 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.9 FEET (3.6 METERS) BY FRIDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET (3.7 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE BASE OF THE LEVEE. MINOR DAMAGE TO FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN LEVEES IS POSSIBLE. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 10.2 FEET ON OCT 6 1990. $$ TXC377-181746- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 846 PM CDT WED SEP 17 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 27.7 FEET (8.4 METERS). * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 27.7 FEET (8.4 METERS) BY MONDAY MORNING THEN REMAIN STEADY. * IMPACT...AT 25.8 FEET (7.9 METERS)...THE RECORD STAGE FOR THE PERIOD OF RECORD (1978) IS REACHED. A HIGHER STAGE WAS REACHED IN 1932...BUT THE EXACT STAGE IS UNKNOWN. HIGHWAY 170 WILL BE FLOODED DOWNSTREAM OF PRESIDIO. FARMLAND AROUND THE RIVER WILL REMAIN INUNDATED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 25.8 FEET ON SEP 30 1938. $$ TXC043-377-181746- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.3.DR.080908T2003Z.080918T0600Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 846 PM CDT WED SEP 17 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.0 FEET (7.3 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 25.8 FEET (7.9 METERS) BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 25.3 FEET (7.7 METERS)...WATER COVERS RANCH ROAD 170 COMPLETELY. $$ TXC043-181746- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080919T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 846 PM CDT WED SEP 17 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.0 FEET (7.6 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 31.4 FEET (9.6 METERS) BY EARLY FRIDAY MORNING THEN REMAIN STEADY. $$ TXC043-181746- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080920T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 846 PM CDT WED SEP 17 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.4 FEET (6.5 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 26.0 FEET (7.9 METERS) BY FRIDAY EVENING THEN REMAIN STEADY. * IMPACT...AT 26.2 FEET (8.0 METERS)...BIG BEND PARK EMPLOYEE LIVING QUARTERS AT RIO GRANDE VILLAGE ARE THREATENED BY FLOOD WATER. EVACUATIONS WILL LIKELY BE REQUIRED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 25.5 FEET ON OCT 3 1978. $$ TXC043-181746- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HECT2.1.ER.080915T0034Z.080915T2000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 846 PM CDT WED SEP 17 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT HEATH CANYON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 3PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 29.0 FEET (8.8 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 24.9 FEET (7.6 METERS) BY FRIDAY MORNING. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 30.5 FEET ON OCT 4 1978. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 181527 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 1027 AM CDT THU SEP 18 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT HEATH CANYON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIVER LEVELS ALONG THE RIO GRANDE CONTINUE TO RISE DUE TO RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. RELEASES ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THROUGH THE WEEK AND RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO RISE OR REMAIN STEADY ACROSS THE RIO GRANDE THROUGH TUESDAY. A FEW AREAS ARE FORECAST TO REACH RECORD FLOOD STAGE WHICH MAY RESULT IN MAJOR FLOODING ACROSS AREAS ALONG THE RIO GRANDE. INDIVIDUALS IN AND AROUND THE REGION ARE URGED TO MONITOR THE SITUATION CLOSELY AND BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION IF REQUIRED BY LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND/OR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS. ALTHOUGH RAINFALL ACCUMULATIONS ARE EXPECTED TO BE LIGHT THROUGH THE WEEKEND...ANY RAINFALL THAT DOES OCCUR MAY RESULT IN CHANGES TO CURRENTLY FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. ANY LEVEE BREAKS MAY RESULT IN SUDDEN SPIKES IN RIVER LEVELS AND LOCALIZED FLOODING NEAR THE LEVEE. AREAS DOWNSTREAM MAY EXPERIENCE A TEMPORARY DROP IN RIVER LEVELS. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED THIS EVENING. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-190727- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1027 AM CDT THU SEP 18 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.0 FEET (6.7 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.6 FEET (6.9 METERS) BY SATURDAY AFTERNOON THEN HOLD STEADY. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 21.3 FEET ON SEP 22 1958. $$ TXC377-190726- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PIOT2.1.DR.080908T2327Z.080916T0815Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1027 AM CDT THU SEP 18 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.0 FEET (3.7 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 12.0 FEET (3.7 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET (3.7 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE BASE OF THE LEVEE. MINOR DAMAGE TO FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN LEVEES IS POSSIBLE. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 10.2 FEET ON OCT 6 1990. $$ TXC377-190726- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1027 AM CDT THU SEP 18 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 27.5 FEET (8.4 METERS). * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 27.5 FEET (8.4 METERS) BY THIS AFTERNOON THEN HOLD STEADY. * IMPACT...AT 25.8 FEET (7.9 METERS)...THE RECORD STAGE FOR THE PERIOD OF RECORD (1978) IS REACHED. A HIGHER STAGE WAS REACHED IN 1932... BUT THE EXACT STAGE IS UNKNOWN. HIGHWAY 170 WILL BE FLOODED DOWNSTREAM OF PRESIDIO. FARMLAND AROUND THE RIVER WILL REMAIN INUNDATED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 25.6 FEET ON SEP 26 1978. $$ TXC043-377-190726- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080921T0600Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1027 AM CDT THU SEP 18 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.0 FEET (7.3 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.2 FEET (7.4 METERS) BY SATURDAY EVENING THEN HOLD STEADY. * IMPACT...AT 25.0 FEET (7.6 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE EDGE OF RANCH ROAD 170. $$ TXC043-190726- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.3.DR.080909T0712Z.080922T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1027 AM CDT THU SEP 18 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.4 FEET (6.8 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.3 FEET (7.4 METERS) BY MONDAY EARLY AFTERNOON THEN HOLD STEADY. * IMPACT...AT 24.7 FEET (7.5 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING OCCURS IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND. ALL AREA ROADS ARE INUNDATED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 24.7 FEET ON SEP 27 1958. $$ TXC043-190726- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080922T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1027 AM CDT THU SEP 18 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 26.6 FEET (8.1 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 31.5 FEET (9.6 METERS) BY MONDAY EARLY AFTERNOON THEN HOLD STEADY. $$ TXC043-190726- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080923T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1027 AM CDT THU SEP 18 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.0 FEET (6.7 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 26.1 FEET (8.0 METERS) BY TUESDAY MORNING THEN HOLD STEADY. * IMPACT...AT 26.2 FEET (8.0 METERS)...BIG BEND PARK EMPLOYEE LIVING QUARTERS AT RIO GRANDE VILLAGE ARE THREATENED BY FLOOD WATER. EVACUATIONS WILL LIKELY BE REQUIRED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 25.5 FEET ON OCT 3 1978. $$ TXC043-190726- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HECT2.1.ER.080915T0034Z.080915T2000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1027 AM CDT THU SEP 18 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT HEATH CANYON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 3PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 29.0 FEET (8.8 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 25.0 FEET (7.6 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 30.5 FEET ON OCT 4 1978. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 190252 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 952 PM CDT THU SEP 18 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT HEATH CANYON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY THE WATER RELEASE FROM THE LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO CONTINUES TO RESULT IN ELEVATED RIVER LEVELS ALONG THE RIO GRANDE... ESPECIALLY NEAR THE PRESIDIO AREA. RIVER STAGES ARE EXPECTED TO RISE ABOVE RECORD LEVELS AT SOME LOCATIONS INCLUDING PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE...JOHNSON RANCH...AND BOQUILLAS RIO-GRANDE VILLAGE. MODERATE TO MAJOR FLOODING CAN BE EXPECTED ELSEWHERE...BUT THE LEVEE SYSTEM IS VULNERABLE DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF WATER PASSING THROUGH IT AND THIS COULD LEAD TO RAPID RIVER LEVEL INCREASES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE NOT CURRENTLY PROJECTED IN THIS FORECAST. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-191852- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 952 PM CDT THU SEP 18 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.5 FEET (6.9 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.8 FEET (6.9 METERS) BY EARLY SATURDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 21.3 FEET ON SEP 22 1958. $$ TXC377-191852- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PIOT2.1.DR.080908T2327Z.080916T0815Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 952 PM CDT THU SEP 18 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.0 FEET (3.7 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 11.8 FEET (3.6 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET (3.7 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE BASE OF THE LEVEE. MINOR DAMAGE TO FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN LEVEES IS POSSIBLE. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 10.2 FEET ON OCT 6 1990. $$ TXC377-191852- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 952 PM CDT THU SEP 18 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 27.5 FEET (8.4 METERS). * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 27.5 FEET (8.4 METERS) BY TUESDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 25.8 FEET (7.9 METERS)...THE RECORD STAGE FOR THE PERIOD OF RECORD (1978) IS REACHED. A HIGHER STAGE WAS REACHED IN 1932... BUT THE EXACT STAGE IS UNKNOWN. HIGHWAY 170 WILL BE FLOODED DOWNSTREAM OF PRESIDIO. FARMLAND AROUND THE RIVER WILL REMAIN INUNDATED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 25.6 FEET ON SEP 26 1978. $$ TXC043-377-191852- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080919T0600Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 952 PM CDT THU SEP 18 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.0 FEET (7.3 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.1 FEET (7.3 METERS) BY TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 25.0 FEET (7.6 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE EDGE OF RANCH ROAD 170. $$ TXC043-191852- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.3.DR.080909T0712Z.080920T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 952 PM CDT THU SEP 18 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.0 FEET (6.7 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.2 FEET (7.4 METERS) BY SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 24.7 FEET (7.5 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING OCCURS IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND. ALL AREA ROADS ARE INUNDATED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 24.7 FEET ON SEP 27 1958. $$ TXC043-191851- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080920T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 952 PM CDT THU SEP 18 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 26.4 FEET (8.0 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 31.1 FEET (9.5 METERS) BY TUESDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 28.4 FEET...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS UPSTREAM IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS AT CASTOLON. MOST PARK ROADS NEAR THE RIVER FLOOD. $$ TXC043-191851- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080920T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 952 PM CDT THU SEP 18 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.6 FEET (6.9 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 26.1 FEET (8.0 METERS) BY TUESDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 26.2 FEET (8.0 METERS)...BIG BEND PARK EMPLOYEE LIVING QUARTERS AT RIO GRANDE VILLAGE ARE THREATENED BY FLOOD WATER. EVACUATIONS WILL LIKELY BE REQUIRED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 25.5 FEET ON OCT 3 1978. $$ TXC043-191851- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HECT2.1.ER.080915T0034Z.080915T2000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 952 PM CDT THU SEP 18 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT HEATH CANYON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 26.2 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20 FEET (6.1 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 27.1 FEET BY SATURDAY MORNING AND THEN SLOWLY BEGIN TO FALL. * IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET...MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. PROPERTY AND A FEW DWELLINGS OF LA LINDA...MEXICO BEGIN TO FLOOD. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 191637 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 1137 AM CDT FRI SEP 19 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT HEATH CANYON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY MODERATE TO MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE DUE TO RELEASES OUT OF LUIS LEON RESERVOIR. WATER LEVELS ARE BYPASSING THE RIVER GAGE AT THE INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AND ARE AFFECTING THE ACCURACY OF THE READINGS AND THE FORECAST. THIS WATER IS BEING APPROPRIATELY REFLECTED IN THE INCREASED STAGE AT THE 5SE GAGE WHERE WATER IS RE-ENTERING THE RIO GRANDE LEVEE SYSTEM. SINCE RELEASES OUT OF LUIS LEON CONTINUE TO DECREASE SLOWLY EACH DAY...EXPECT THE RIVER LEVELS TO BEING A SLOW FALL OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS...HOWEVER MODERATE TO MAJOR FLOODING WILL CONTINUE. IN ADDITION...DUE TO ADJUSTMENTS IN THE RATING CURVE AT CASTOLON...FORECASTS HAVE CHANGED FROM THAT GAGE TO ALL AREAS DOWNSTREAM. CONTINUE TO MONITOR THESE RAPIDLY CHANGING CONDITIONS AS THE FLOOD EVENT CONTINUES ACROSS THE RIO GRANDE. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. TXC377-200837- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1137 AM CDT FRI SEP 19 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.5 FEET (6.9 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL BEGIN A GRADUAL FALL TO A STAGE OF 22.4 FEET (6.8 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 21.3 FEET ON SEP 22 1958. $$ TXC377-200837- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PIOT2.1.DR.080908T2327Z.080916T0815Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1137 AM CDT FRI SEP 19 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.0 FEET (3.6 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 11.8 FEET (3.6 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET (3.7 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE BASE OF THE LEVEE. DAMAGE TO FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN LEVEES IS POSSIBLE. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 10.2 FEET ON OCT 6 1990. $$ TXC377-200837- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1137 AM CDT FRI SEP 19 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 27.3 FEET (8.3 METERS). * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 27.3 FEET (8.3 METERS) BY THIS AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 25.8 FEET (7.9 METERS)...THE RECORD STAGE FOR THE PERIOD OF RECORD (1978) IS REACHED. A HIGHER STAGE WAS REACHED IN 1932... BUT THE EXACT STAGE IS UNKNOWN. HIGHWAY 170 WILL BE FLOODED DOWNSTREAM OF PRESIDIO. FARMLAND AROUND THE RIVER WILL REMAIN INUNDATED. * WATER LEVELS ARE BYPASSING THE RIVER GAGE. THE FORECAST IS BASED ON ALL WATER FLOWING PAST THIS GAGE SITE. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 25.6 FEET ON SEP 26 1978. $$ TXC043-377-200837- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080920T1200Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1137 AM CDT FRI SEP 19 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.0 FEET (7.3 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.2 FEET (7.4 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING THEN BEGIN SLOWLY FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 25.0 FEET (7.6 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE EDGE OF RANCH ROAD 170. $$ TXC043-200837- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080918T0845Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1137 AM CDT FRI SEP 19 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.4 FEET (6.8 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 24.5 FEET TODAY AND THEN CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL TO A STAGE OF 22.4 FEET (6.8 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 21.3 FEET ON SEP 30 1978. $$ TXC043-200837- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080918T1745Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1137 AM CDT FRI SEP 19 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 26.2 FEET (8.0 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 26.9 FEET (8.2 METERS) BY TOMORROW EVENING THEN BEGIN SLOWLY FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 28.4 FEET (8.7 METERS)...THE RECORD STAGE (1978) IS REACHED. MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS UPSTREAM IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS AT CASTOLON. MOST PARK ROADS NEAR THE RIVER FLOOD. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 26.4 FEET ON OCT 3 1990. $$ TXC043-200837- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080920T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1137 AM CDT FRI SEP 19 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.0 FEET (7.3 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.6 FEET (7.5 METERS) BY THIS EVENING THEN BEGIN SLOWLY FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 25.0 FEET (7.6 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING OF THE RIO GRANDE VILLAGE CAMPGROUND BEGINS. CAMPGROUND STORE IS ALSO IN DANGER OF FLOODING AT STAGES OVER 25 FEET (7.62 METERS). THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 25.5 FEET ON OCT 3 1978. $$ TXC043-200837- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HECT2.1.ER.080915T0034Z.080915T2000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1137 AM CDT FRI SEP 19 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT HEATH CANYON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 11AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS ESTIMATED TO BE 25.5 FEET (7.7 METERS) * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 26.5 FEET (8.0 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING THEN BEGIN SLOWLY FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS)...MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING OCCURS. PROPERTY AND DWELLINGS IN LA LINDA MEXICO BEGIN TO FLOOD. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 200136 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 836 PM CDT FRI SEP 19 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT HEATH CANYON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY SIGNIFICANT FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE DUE TO THE CONSTANT RELEASE OF WATER FROM THE LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. RIVER LEVELS WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGES...AND RECORD TO MAJOR FLOODING CAN BE EXPECTED AT SOME LOCATIONS. LATEST REPORTS INDICATE THAT LEVEE BREACHES IN MEXICO HAVE CAUSED THE WATER TO BE DIVERTED AROUND THE INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE GAGE...BEFORE FLOWING BACK INTO THE RIO GRANDE DOWNSTREAM. THE FOLLOWING FORECAST ASSUMES THAT THE TOTAL RELEASE FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR WILL FLOW THROUGH THE PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE SITE...BUT ANY ADDITIONAL LEVEE FAILURES IN THE NEAR FUTURE COULD RESULT IN CHANGES TO THE CURRENT FORECAST NEAR THIS LOCATION AND OTHERS. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED SATURDAY MORNING. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-201736- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 836 PM CDT FRI SEP 19 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.3 FEET (6.8 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.4 FEET (6.8 METERS) BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW THEN BEGIN FALLING. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 21.3 FEET ON SEP 22 1958. $$ TXC377-201736- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PIOT2.1.DR.080908T2327Z.080916T0815Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 836 PM CDT FRI SEP 19 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.8 FEET (3.6 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 11.7 FEET (3.6 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET (3.7 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE BASE OF THE LEVEE. MINOR DAMAGE TO FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN LEVEES IS POSSIBLE. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 10.2 FEET ON OCT 6 1990. $$ TXC377-201736- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 836 PM CDT FRI SEP 19 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 27.1 FEET (8.2 METERS). * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 25.8 FEET (7.9 METERS) BY SUNDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 25.8 FEET (7.9 METERS)...THE RECORD STAGE FOR THE PERIOD OF RECORD (1978) IS REACHED. A HIGHER STAGE WAS REACHED IN 1932... BUT THE EXACT STAGE IS UNKNOWN. HIGHWAY 170 WILL BE FLOODED DOWNSTREAM OF PRESIDIO. FARMLAND AROUND THE RIVER WILL REMAIN INUNDATED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 25.6 FEET ON SEP 26 1978. $$ TXC043-377-201735- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080920T0600Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 836 PM CDT FRI SEP 19 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.0 FEET (7.3 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.1 FEET (7.3 METERS) BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 25.0 FEET (7.6 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE EDGE OF RANCH ROAD 170. $$ TXC043-201735- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080920T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 836 PM CDT FRI SEP 19 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.9 FEET (7.0 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.0 FEET (7.0 METERS) BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 24.7 FEET (7.5 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING OCCURS IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND. ALL AREA ROADS ARE INUNDATED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 21.3 FEET ON SEP 30 1978. $$ TXC043-201735- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080921T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 836 PM CDT FRI SEP 19 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 26.3 FEET (8.0 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 27.0 FEET (8.2 METERS) BY TOMORROW EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 28.4 FEET (8.7 METERS)...THE RECORD STAGE (1978) IS REACHED. MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS UPSTREAM IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS AT CASTOLON. MOST PARK ROADS NEAR THE RIVER FLOOD. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 26.4 FEET ON OCT 3 1990. $$ TXC043-201735- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080919T2357Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 836 PM CDT FRI SEP 19 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.2 FEET (7.4 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 23.4 FEET (7.1 METERS) BY SUNDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 25.0 FEET (7.6 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING OF THE RIO GRANDE VILLAGE CAMPGROUND BEGINS. CAMPGROUND STORE IS ALSO IN DANGER OF FLOODING AT STAGES OVER 25 FEET (7.62 METERS). THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 25.5 FEET ON OCT 3 1978. $$ TXC043-201735- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HECT2.1.DR.080915T0034Z.080915T2000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 836 PM CDT FRI SEP 19 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT HEATH CANYON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 26.4 FEET (8.0 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 26.5 FEET (8.1 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 201436 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 936 AM CDT SAT SEP 20 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT HEATH CANYON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIVER LEVELS ALONG THE RIO GRANDE ARE CONTINUING TO EXPERIENCE SIGNIFICANT FLOODING DUE TO RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. MANY AREAS ARE EXPERIENCING MODERATE TO MAJOR FLOODING AND RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO SLOWLY FALL DUE TO DECREASED RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON. REPORTS ARE THAT LEVEE BREACHES IN MEXICO HAVE CAUSED WATER TO BE DIVERTED PAST THE PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE BEFORE FLOWING BACK INTO THE RIO GRANDE DOWNSTREAM. REPORTS ALSO STATE THAT WATER IS ALREADY TOPPING THE LEVEES AT THE SOUTHERN END OF THE PRESIDIO LEVEE SYSTEM. ALTHOUGH RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO SLOWLY FALL...RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THURSDAY DUE TO CONTINUED RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON. IN ADDITION...ALTHOUGH RAIN CHANCES REMAIN LOW...ANY RAINFALL THAT FALLS ACROSS THE RIO GRANDE OR RIO CONCHOS MAY CAUSE CHANGES TO THE CURRENTLY FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED LATER TONIGHT. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-210636- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 936 AM CDT SAT SEP 20 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.0 FEET (6.7 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.8 FEET (6.3 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 21.3 FEET ON SEP 22 1958. $$ TXC377-210636- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PIOT2.1.DR.080908T2327Z.080916T0815Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 936 AM CDT SAT SEP 20 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.7 FEET (3.6 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 11.7 FEET (3.6 METERS) BY THIS AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET (3.7 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE BASE OF THE LEVEE. MINOR DAMAGE TO FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN LEVEES IS POSSIBLE. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 10.2 FEET ON OCT 6 1990. $$ TXC377-210636- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 936 AM CDT SAT SEP 20 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 26.8 FEET (8.2 METERS). * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 24.4 FEET (7.4 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING AND THEN REMAIN STEADY. * IMPACT...AT 25.8 FEET (7.9 METERS)...THE RECORD STAGE FOR THE PERIOD OF RECORD (1978) IS REACHED. A HIGHER STAGE WAS REACHED IN 1932...BUT THE EXACT STAGE IS UNKNOWN. HIGHWAY 170 WILL BE FLOODED DOWNSTREAM OF PRESIDIO. FARMLAND AROUND THE RIVER WILL REMAIN INUNDATED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 25.6 FEET ON SEP 26 1978. $$ TXC043-377-210636- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080920T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 936 AM CDT SAT SEP 20 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.0 FEET (7.3 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 23.0 FEET (7.0 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 25.0 FEET (7.6 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE EDGE OF RANCH ROAD 170. $$ TXC043-210636- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080920T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 936 AM CDT SAT SEP 20 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.1 FEET (7.0 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 23.1 FEET (7.0 METERS) BY THIS AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 24.7 FEET (7.5 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING OCCURS IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND. ALL AREA ROADS ARE INUNDATED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 21.3 FEET ON SEP 30 1978. $$ TXC043-210636- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080920T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 936 AM CDT SAT SEP 20 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 26.8 FEET (8.2 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 27.3 FEET (8.3 METERS) BY THIS AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 28.4 FEET (8.7 METERS)...THE RECORD STAGE (1978) IS REACHED. MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS UPSTREAM IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS AT CASTOLON. MOST PARK ROADS NEAR THE RIVER FLOOD. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 26.4 FEET ON OCT 3 1990. $$ TXC043-210635- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080920T0332Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 936 AM CDT SAT SEP 20 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.0 FEET (7.3 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 23.3 FEET (7.1 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 25.0 FEET (7.6 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING OF THE RIO GRANDE VILLAGE CAMPGROUND BEGINS. CAMPGROUND STORE IS ALSO IN DANGER OF FLOODING AT STAGES OVER 25 FEET (7.62 METERS). THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 25.5 FEET ON OCT 3 1978. $$ TXC043-210635- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HECT2.1.DR.080915T0034Z.080915T2000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 936 AM CDT SAT SEP 20 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT HEATH CANYON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 26.4 FEET (8.0 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 25.4 FEET (7.7 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 210159 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 859 PM CDT SAT SEP 20 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT HEATH CANYON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIVER FLOODING ALONG THE RIO GRANDE CONTINUES THIS EVENING DUE TO THE WATER RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. SEVERAL LOCATIONS ARE EXPERIENCING MODERATE TO MAJOR FLOODING. THE RELEASE RATE FROM THE RESERVOIR HAS DECREASED...BUT SIGNIFICANT FLOODING IS STILL ANTICIPATED. RECENT REPORTS INDICATE THAT LEVEE BREACHES IN MEXICO HAVE CAUSED WATER TO BE DIVERTED PAST THE PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE BEFORE FLOWING BACK INTO THE RIO GRANDE DOWNSTREAM. ALTHOUGH RIVER LEVELS SHOULD SLOWLY BEGIN TO FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS...THEY WILL NOT DROP BELOW FLOOD STAGES. IN ADDITION...ANY FUTURE LEVEE BREACHES MAY RESULT IN CHANGES TO THE FOLLOWING FORECAST. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED SUNDAY MORNING. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-211759- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 859 PM CDT SAT SEP 20 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.5 FEET (6.6 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.8 FEET (6.3 METERS) BY MONDAY MORNING. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 21.3 FEET ON SEP 22 1958. $$ TXC377-211759- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PIOT2.1.DR.080908T2327Z.080916T0815Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 859 PM CDT SAT SEP 20 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.7 FEET (3.6 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 11.4 FEET (3.5 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET (3.7 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE BASE OF THE LEVEE. MINOR DAMAGE TO FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN LEVEES IS POSSIBLE. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 10.2 FEET ON OCT 6 1990. $$ TXC377-211759- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 859 PM CDT SAT SEP 20 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 26.5 FEET (8.1 METERS). * RECORD FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND RECORD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 24.5 FEET (7.5 METERS) BY MONDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 25.8 FEET (7.9 METERS)...THE RECORD STAGE FOR THE PERIOD OF RECORD (1978) IS REACHED. A HIGHER STAGE WAS REACHED IN 1932... BUT THE EXACT STAGE IS UNKNOWN. HIGHWAY 170 WILL BE FLOODED DOWNSTREAM OF PRESIDIO. FARMLAND AROUND THE RIVER WILL REMAIN INUNDATED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 25.6 FEET ON SEP 26 1978. $$ TXC043-377-211759- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080920T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 859 PM CDT SAT SEP 20 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.0 FEET (7.3 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 21.8 FEET (6.6 METERS) BY MONDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 25.0 FEET (7.6 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE EDGE OF RANCH ROAD 170. $$ TXC043-211759- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080920T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 859 PM CDT SAT SEP 20 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.0 FEET (7.0 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 22.1 FEET (6.7 METERS) BY MONDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 24.7 FEET (7.5 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING OCCURS IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND. ALL AREA ROADS ARE INUNDATED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 21.3 FEET ON SEP 30 1978. $$ TXC043-211759- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080920T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 859 PM CDT SAT SEP 20 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 26.9 FEET (8.2 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 24.5 FEET (7.5 METERS) BY MONDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 28.4 FEET (8.7 METERS)...THE RECORD STAGE (1978) IS REACHED. MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS UPSTREAM IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS AT CASTOLON. MOST PARK ROADS NEAR THE RIVER FLOOD. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 26.4 FEET ON OCT 3 1990. $$ TXC043-211758- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080920T0332Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 859 PM CDT SAT SEP 20 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.1 FEET (7.4 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.3 FEET (7.4 METERS) BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 25.0 FEET (7.6 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING OF THE RIO GRANDE VILLAGE CAMPGROUND BEGINS. CAMPGROUND STORE IS ALSO IN DANGER OF FLOODING AT STAGES OVER 25 FEET (7.62 METERS). THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 25.5 FEET ON OCT 3 1978. $$ TXC043-211758- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HECT2.1.DR.080915T0034Z.080915T2000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 859 PM CDT SAT SEP 20 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT HEATH CANYON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 26.4 FEET (8.0 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 24.2 FEET (7.4 METERS) BY MONDAY MORNING. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 211447 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 947 AM CDT SUN SEP 21 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT HEATH CANYON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY SIGNIFICANT RIVER FLOODING ALONG THE RIO GRANDE CONTINUES AS RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO REMAIN NEAR 35401 CFS (1002 CMS). SEVERAL LOCATIONS ALONG THE RIO GRANDE CONTINUE TO EXPERIENCE MODERATE TO MAJOR FLOODING THIS MORNING. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO SLOWLY FALL ACROSS MOST LOCATIONS...BUT STILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH FRIDAY. RECENT REPORTS CONTINUE TO INDICATE THAT WATER IS TOPPING THE LEVEES AT THE SOUTHERN END OF THE PRESIDIO LEVEE SYSTEM. ANY LEVEE BREACHES OR FAILURES COULD CAUSE CHANGES TO THE CURRENTLY FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. IN ADDITION...ALTHOUGH RAIN CHANCES REMAIN LOW...ANY RAINFALL THAT FALLS ACROSS THE RIO GRANDE OR THE RIO CONCHOS MAY CAUSE CHANGES TO THE CURRENTLY FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED LATER THIS EVENING. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-220647- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 947 AM CDT SUN SEP 21 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.1 FEET (6.4 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 21.1 FEET (6.4 METERS). THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 21.3 FEET ON SEP 22 1958. $$ TXC377-220647- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PIOT2.1.DR.080908T2327Z.080916T0815Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 947 AM CDT SUN SEP 21 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.2 FEET (3.4 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 11.3 FEET (3.4 METERS) BY TUESDAY MORNING THEN REMAIN STEADY. * IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET (3.7 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE BASE OF THE LEVEE. MINOR DAMAGE TO FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN LEVEES IS POSSIBLE. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 10.2 FEET ON OCT 6 1990. $$ TXC377-220647- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 947 AM CDT SUN SEP 21 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.7 FEET (7.8 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 24.5 FEET (7.5 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 25.8 FEET (7.9 METERS)...THE RECORD STAGE FOR THE PERIOD OF RECORD (1978) IS REACHED. A HIGHER STAGE WAS REACHED IN 1932...BUT THE EXACT STAGE IS UNKNOWN. HIGHWAY 170 WILL BE FLOODED DOWNSTREAM OF PRESIDIO. FARMLAND AROUND THE RIVER WILL REMAIN INUNDATED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 25.6 FEET ON SEP 26 1978. $$ TXC043-377-220647- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080920T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 947 AM CDT SUN SEP 21 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.0 FEET (7.3 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 22.5 FEET (6.9 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 25.0 FEET (7.6 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE EDGE OF RANCH ROAD 170. $$ TXC043-220647- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080920T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 947 AM CDT SUN SEP 21 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.8 FEET (7.0 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.9 FEET (7.0 METERS) BY THIS AFTERNOON THEN REMAIN STEADY. * IMPACT...AT 24.7 FEET (7.5 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING OCCURS IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND. ALL AREA ROADS ARE INUNDATED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 21.3 FEET ON SEP 30 1978. $$ TXC043-220647- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080920T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 947 AM CDT SUN SEP 21 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 26.8 FEET (8.2 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 25.2 FEET (7.7 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 28.4 FEET (8.7 METERS)...THE RECORD STAGE (1978) IS REACHED. MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS UPSTREAM IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS AT CASTOLON. MOST PARK ROADS NEAR THE RIVER FLOOD. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 26.4 FEET ON OCT 3 1990. $$ TXC043-220647- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080921T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 947 AM CDT SUN SEP 21 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.5 FEET (7.5 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 24.4 FEET (7.4 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 25.0 FEET (7.6 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING OF THE RIO GRANDE VILLAGE CAMPGROUND BEGINS. CAMPGROUND STORE IS ALSO IN DANGER OF FLOODING AT STAGES OVER 25 FEET (7.62 METERS). THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 25.5 FEET ON OCT 3 1978. $$ TXC043-220647- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HECT2.1.DR.080915T0034Z.080915T2000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 947 AM CDT SUN SEP 21 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT HEATH CANYON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 26.4 FEET (8.0 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 25.4 FEET (7.7 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 220137 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 837 PM CDT SUN SEP 21 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT HEATH CANYON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY SIGNIFICANT RIVER FLOODING ALONG THE RIO GRANDE CONTINUES DUE TO WATER RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. SEVERAL LOCATIONS ALONG THE RIO GRANDE ARE STILL EXPERIENCING MODERATE TO MAJOR FLOODING THIS EVENING. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO SLOWLY FALL AT MOST LOCATIONS...BUT STILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH FRIDAY. RECENT REPORTS CONTINUE TO INDICATE THAT WATER IS TOPPING THE LEVEES AT THE SOUTHERN END OF THE PRESIDIO LEVEE SYSTEM. ANY LEVEE BREACHES OR FAILURES COULD CAUSE DRAMATIC CHANGES TO THE CURRENTLY FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED MONDAY MORNING. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-221737- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 837 PM CDT SUN SEP 21 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.1 FEET (6.1 METERS) BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 21.3 FEET ON SEP 22 1958. $$ TXC377-221737- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PIOT2.1.DR.080908T2327Z.080916T0815Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 837 PM CDT SUN SEP 21 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.7 FEET (3.3 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 11.1 FEET (3.4 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET (3.7 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE BASE OF THE LEVEE. MINOR DAMAGE TO FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN LEVEES IS POSSIBLE. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 10.2 FEET ON OCT 6 1990. $$ TXC377-221737- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 837 PM CDT SUN SEP 21 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.9 FEET (7.6 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 24.9 FEET (7.6 METERS) THROUGH TOMORROW. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT...AT 25.0 FEET (7.6 METERS)...RIVER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES AT PRESIDIO ALTHOUGH CONTINUED FLOWS AT THIS LEVEL COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE LEVEES. HIGHWAY 170 DOWNSTREAM WILL LIKELY BE FLOODED AND IMPASSABLE IN SPOTS. FARMLAND AROUND THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO BE INUNDATED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 23.2 FEET ON SEP 26 1991. $$ TXC043-377-221737- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080920T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 837 PM CDT SUN SEP 21 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.0 FEET (7.3 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 21.8 FEET (6.6 METERS) BY TUESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 25.0 FEET (7.6 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE EDGE OF RANCH ROAD 170. $$ TXC043-221737- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080920T1600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 837 PM CDT SUN SEP 21 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.5 FEET (6.9 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 21.9 FEET (6.7 METERS) BY TUESDAY MORNING. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 21.3 FEET ON SEP 30 1978. $$ TXC043-221737- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080920T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 837 PM CDT SUN SEP 21 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 26.2 FEET (8.0 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 23.4 FEET (7.1 METERS) BY TUESDAY MORNING. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 26.4 FEET ON OCT 3 1990. $$ TXC043-221737- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080921T1952Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 837 PM CDT SUN SEP 21 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.7 FEET (7.5 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 22.4 FEET (6.8 METERS) BY TUESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 25.0 FEET (7.6 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING OF THE RIO GRANDE VILLAGE CAMPGROUND BEGINS. CAMPGROUND STORE IS ALSO IN DANGER OF FLOODING AT STAGES OVER 25 FEET (7.62 METERS). THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 25.5 FEET ON OCT 3 1978. $$ TXC043-221737- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HECT2.1.DR.080915T0034Z.080915T2000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 837 PM CDT SUN SEP 21 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT HEATH CANYON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 26.4 FEET (8.0 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 23.1 FEET (7.0 METERS) BY TUESDAY MORNING. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 221415 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 915 AM CDT MON SEP 22 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGEAFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT HEATH CANYON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIVER LEVELS ALONG THE RIO GRANDE REMAIN HIGH AND SIGNIFICANT FLOODING CONTINUES DUE TO RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO WHICH ARE HOLDING STEADY AT 35330 CFS (1000 CMS). MODERATE TO MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUES AT MOST LOCATIONS ALONG THE RIO GRANDE. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO SLOWLY FALL ACROSS MOST LOCATIONS AND THEN HOLD STEADY THROUGH SATURDAY...WHILE STILL REMAINING ABOVE FLOOD STAGE. ANY BREACHES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE OR THE RIO CONCHOS MAY CAUSE SUDDEN CHANGES TO THE CURRENTLY FORECASTED RIVER LEVELS. IN ADDITION...RAINFALL CHANCES REMAIN LOW...BUT ANY RAINFALL THAT FALLS ACROSS THE AREA MAY CAUSE CHANGES TO THE CURRENTLY FORECASTED RIVER LEVELS. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED LATER THIS EVENING. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-230615- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 915 AM CDT MON SEP 22 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.5 FEET (5.9 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.5 FEET (5.9 METERS) BY THIS AFTERNOON THEN REMAIN STEADY. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 21.3 FEET ON SEP 22 1958. $$ TXC377-230615- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PIOT2.1.DR.080908T2327Z.080916T0815Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 915 AM CDT MON SEP 22 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.7 FEET (3.3 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 10.7 FEET (3.3 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET (3.7 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE BASE OF THE LEVEE. MINOR DAMAGE TO FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN LEVEES IS POSSIBLE. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 10.2 FEET ON OCT 6 1990. $$ TXC377-230614- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 915 AM CDT MON SEP 22 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.6 FEET (7.5 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 24.6 FEET (7.5 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 25.0 FEET (7.6 METERS)...RIVER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES AT PRESIDIO ALTHOUGH CONTINUED FLOWS AT THIS LEVEL COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE LEVEES. HIGHWAY 170 DOWNSTREAM WILL LIKELY BE FLOODED AND IMPASSABLE IN SPOTS. FARMLAND AROUND THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO BE INUNDATED THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 23.2 FEET ON SEP 26 1991. $$ TXC043-377-230614- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080920T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 915 AM CDT MON SEP 22 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.0 FEET (7.3 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 21.8 FEET (6.6 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING AND THEN REMAIN STEADY. * IMPACT...AT 25.0 FEET (7.6 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE EDGE OF RANCH ROAD 170. $$ TXC043-230614- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080922T1215Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 915 AM CDT MON SEP 22 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.1 FEET (6.7 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 21.0 FEET (6.4 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING AND THEN REMAIN STEADY. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 21.3 FEET ON SEP 30 1978. $$ TXC043-230614- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080920T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 915 AM CDT MON SEP 22 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 26.2 FEET (8.0 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 23.0 FEET (7.0 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING AND THEN REMAIN STEADY. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 26.4 FEET ON OCT 3 1990. $$ TXC043-230614- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080922T0230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 915 AM CDT MON SEP 22 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.3 FEET (7.4 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 23.3 FEET (7.1 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING AND THEN REMAIN STEADY. * IMPACT...AT 25.0 FEET (7.6 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING OF THE RIO GRANDE VILLAGE CAMPGROUND BEGINS. CAMPGROUND STORE IS ALSO IN DANGER OF FLOODING AT STAGES OVER 25 FEET (7.62 METERS). THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 25.5 FEET ON OCT 3 1978. $$ TXC043-230614- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HECT2.1.DR.080915T0034Z.080915T2000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 915 AM CDT MON SEP 22 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT HEATH CANYON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 26.4 FEET (8.0 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 24.4 FEET (7.4 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 230145 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 845 PM CDT MON SEP 22 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT HEATH CANYON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIVER LEVELS ALONG THE RIO GRANDE REMAIN HIGH AND SIGNIFICANT FLOODING CONTINUES DUE TO RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. MODERATE TO MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AT MOST LOCATIONS ALONG THE RIO GRANDE. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO SLOWLY FALL AT MOST LOCATIONS...AND THEN HOLD STEADY THROUGH SATURDAY. HOWEVER...RIVER LEVELS WILL NOT FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGES AND ANY LEVEE BREACHES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE OR THE RIO CONCHOS MAY CAUSE SUDDEN CHANGES TO THE CURRENT FORECAST. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED TUESDAY MORNING. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-231745- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 845 PM CDT MON SEP 22 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.2 FEET (5.9 METERS) BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 18.2 FEET ON OCT 2 1932. $$ TXC377-231745- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PIOT2.1.DR.080908T2327Z.080916T0815Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 845 PM CDT MON SEP 22 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.8 FEET (3.3 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY FALL TO 10.6 FEET (3.2 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET (3.7 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE BASE OF THE LEVEE. MINOR DAMAGE TO FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN LEVEES IS POSSIBLE. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 10.2 FEET ON OCT 6 1990. $$ TXC377-231745- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 845 PM CDT MON SEP 22 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.5 FEET (7.5 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 24.5 FEET (7.5 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 25.0 FEET (7.6 METERS)...RIVER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES AT PRESIDIO ALTHOUGH CONTINUED FLOWS AT THIS LEVEL COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE LEVEES. HIGHWAY 170 DOWNSTREAM WILL LIKELY BE FLOODED AND IMPASSABLE IN SPOTS. FARMLAND AROUND THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO BE INUNDATED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 23.2 FEET ON SEP 26 1991. $$ TXC043-377-231745- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080920T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 845 PM CDT MON SEP 22 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.0 FEET (7.3 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 21.8 FEET (6.6 METERS) BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 25.0 FEET (7.6 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE EDGE OF RANCH ROAD 170. $$ TXC043-231745- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080922T1215Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 845 PM CDT MON SEP 22 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.4 FEET (6.5 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY FALL TO NEAR 21.2 FEET (6.5 METERS). THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 21.3 FEET ON SEP 30 1978. $$ TXC043-231745- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080920T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 845 PM CDT MON SEP 22 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.3 FEET (7.7 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 23.3 FEET (7.1 METERS) BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 26.4 FEET ON OCT 3 1990. $$ TXC043-231745- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080922T0230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 845 PM CDT MON SEP 22 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.0 FEET (7.3 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 22.3 FEET (6.8 METERS) BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 25.0 FEET (7.6 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING OF THE RIO GRANDE VILLAGE CAMPGROUND BEGINS. CAMPGROUND STORE IS ALSO IN DANGER OF FLOODING AT STAGES OVER 25 FEET (7.62 METERS). THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 25.5 FEET ON OCT 3 1978. $$ TXC043-231744- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HECT2.1.DR.080915T0034Z.080915T2000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 845 PM CDT MON SEP 22 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT HEATH CANYON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 25.2 FEET * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS) * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 22.5 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 231444 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 944 AM CDT TUE SEP 23 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT HEATH CANYON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY SIGNIFICANT RIVER FLOODING CONTINUES DUE TO RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN STEADY THROUGH THE WEEK WHICH WILL RESULT IN STEADY RIVER LEVELS THROUGH SUNDAY. RIVER LEVELS ARE STILL FORECAST TO REMAIN AT MODERATE TO MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT ANY LEVEE BREACHED ALONG THE RIO GRANDE OR RIO CONCHOS WILL CAUSE CHANGES TO THE CURRENTLY FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. IN ADDITION...ANY RAINFALL THAT FALLS ACROSS THE AREA MAY CAUSE CHANGES TO THE CURRENT FORECAST. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED LATER THIS EVENING. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-240644- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 944 AM CDT TUE SEP 23 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.8 FEET (5.7 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 18.8 FEET (5.7 METERS) BY THIS AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 18.2 FEET ON OCT 2 1932. $$ TXC377-240643- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PIOT2.1.DR.080908T2327Z.080916T0815Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 944 AM CDT TUE SEP 23 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.1 FEET (3.4 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 10.7 FEET (3.3 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING AND THEN REMAIN STEADY. * IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET (3.7 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE BASE OF THE LEVEE. MINOR DAMAGE TO FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN LEVEES IS POSSIBLE. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 10.2 FEET ON OCT 6 1990. $$ TXC377-240643- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 944 AM CDT TUE SEP 23 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.5 FEET (7.5 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 24.4 FEET (7.4 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 25.0 FEET (7.6 METERS)...RIVER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES AT PRESIDIO ALTHOUGH CONTINUED FLOWS AT THIS LEVEL COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE LEVEES. HIGHWAY 170 DOWNSTREAM WILL LIKELY BE FLOODED AND IMPASSABLE IN SPOTS. FARMLAND AROUND THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO BE INUNDATED THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 23.2 FEET ON SEP 26 1991. $$ TXC043-377-240643- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080920T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 944 AM CDT TUE SEP 23 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.0 FEET (7.3 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 21.7 FEET (6.6 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING AND REMAIN STEADY. * IMPACT...AT 25.0 FEET (7.6 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE EDGE OF RANCH ROAD 170. $$ TXC043-240643- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080922T1215Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 944 AM CDT TUE SEP 23 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.9 FEET (6.4 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 20.9 FEET (6.4 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS. COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND BEGINS TO FLOOD. RESTROOMS UPSTREAM AT SANTA ELENA CANYON PARKING LOT WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER BEGINS TO CLOSE ALL ROADS IN THE AREA. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 19.0 FEET ON OCT 3 1990. $$ TXC043-240643- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080920T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 944 AM CDT TUE SEP 23 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.3 FEET (7.4 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 23.2 FEET (7.1 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING AND THEN REMAIN STEADY. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 26.4 FEET ON OCT 3 1990. $$ TXC043-240643- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080922T0230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 944 AM CDT TUE SEP 23 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.4 FEET (7.1 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 22.8 FEET (6.9 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 25.0 FEET (7.6 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING OF THE RIO GRANDE VILLAGE CAMPGROUND BEGINS. CAMPGROUND STORE IS ALSO IN DANGER OF FLOODING AT STAGES OVER 25 FEET (7.62 METERS). THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 25.5 FEET ON OCT 3 1978. $$ TXC043-240643- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HECT2.1.DR.080915T0034Z.080915T2000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 944 AM CDT TUE SEP 23 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT HEATH CANYON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.6 FEET (7.5 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 23.3 FEET (7.1 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING AND REMAIN STEADY. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 240226 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 926 PM CDT TUE SEP 23 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT HEATH CANYON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY SIGNIFICANT FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE DUE TO PROLONGED RELEASES FROM THE LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN NORTHERN MEXICO. MODERATE TO MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUES AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS FROM PRESIDIO THROUGH THE TEXAS BIG BEND AREA...AND FOR POINTS FURTHER DOWNSTREAM. CURRENT FORECASTS INDICATE WATER LEVELS WILL REMAIN NEARLY STEADY THROUGH THE UPCOMING WEEKEND. CURRENT FORECASTS WILL BE IN JEOPARDY IF ANY LEVEE IS BREACHED ALONG THE RIO GRANDE OF RIO CONCHOS RIVERS. ADDITIONALLY...ANY RAINFALL ACROSS THE RIO GRANDE OR RIO CONCHOS BASINS MAY ALSO LEAD TO CHANGES IN THE CURRENT FORECAST. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-241826- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 926 PM CDT TUE SEP 23 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.8 FEET (5.7 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 18.9 FEET (5.8 METERS) BY SUNDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 18.2 FEET ON OCT 2 1932. $$ TXC377-241826- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PIOT2.1.DR.080908T2327Z.080916T0815Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 926 PM CDT TUE SEP 23 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.8 FEET (3.3 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 10.8 FEET (3.3 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET (3.7 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE BASE OF THE LEVEE. MINOR DAMAGE TO FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN LEVEES IS POSSIBLE. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 10.2 FEET ON OCT 6 1990. $$ TXC377-241826- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 926 PM CDT TUE SEP 23 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.4 FEET (7.4 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 24.3 FEET (7.4 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 25.0 FEET (7.6 METERS)...RIVER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES AT PRESIDIO ALTHOUGH CONTINUED FLOWS AT THIS LEVEL COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE LEVEES. HIGHWAY 170 DOWNSTREAM WILL LIKELY BE FLOODED AND IMPASSABLE IN SPOTS. FARMLAND AROUND THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO BE INUNDATED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 23.2 FEET ON SEP 26 1991. $$ TXC043-377-241826- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080920T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 926 PM CDT TUE SEP 23 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.0 FEET (6.7 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 21.8 FEET (6.6 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET (7.0 METERS)...THE FENCED IN PARK WILL BE COMPLETELY UNDERWATER. WATER LEVEL WILL BE APPROXIMATELY 3 FEET FROM REACHING RANCH ROAD 170. $$ TXC043-241825- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080922T1215Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 926 PM CDT TUE SEP 23 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.8 FEET (6.3 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 21.0 FEET (6.4 METERS) BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS. COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND BEGINS TO FLOOD. RESTROOMS UPSTREAM AT SANTA ELENA CANYON PARKING LOT WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER BEGINS TO CLOSE ALL ROADS IN THE AREA. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 19.0 FEET ON OCT 3 1990. $$ TXC043-241825- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080920T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 926 PM CDT TUE SEP 23 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.0 FEET (7.3 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.4 FEET (7.4 METERS) BY SUNDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 26.4 FEET ON OCT 3 1990. $$ TXC043-241825- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080922T0230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 926 PM CDT TUE SEP 23 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.7 FEET (6.9 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.7 FEET (6.9 METERS) BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET (6.7 METERS)...TELEMETRY BOX NEAR PUMP HOUSE WILL BE COMPLETELY SUBMERGED RENDERING TELEMETRY USELESS. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 21.0 FEET ON OCT 3 1990. $$ TXC043-241825- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HECT2.1.DR.080915T0034Z.080915T2000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 926 PM CDT TUE SEP 23 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT HEATH CANYON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.7 FEET (7.5 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 22.5 FEET (6.9 METERS) BY THURSDAY MORNING. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 241342 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 842 AM CDT WED SEP 24 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS... RIO GRANDE AT HEATH CANYON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY SIGNIFICANT FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE DUE TO RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. RELEASES HAVE BEEN REDUCED RECENTLY RESULTING IN LOWERING RIVER LEVELS OVER THE PAST FEW DAYS. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO CONTINUE TO FALL THE NEXT FEW DAYS AND THEN REMAIN STEADY THROUGH NEXT MONDAY. MODERATE TO MAJOR FLOODING IS STILL FORECAST FOR MOST LOCATIONS ALONG THE RIO GRANDE. FUTURE FORECASTS WILL BE DEPENDENT ON THE AMOUNT OF WATER BEING RELEASED FROM LUIS LEON AND ANY INCREASE IN RELEASES MAY RESULT IN A QUICK CHANGE TO THE CURRENTLY FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. IN ADDITION... ANY BREACHES OF THE LEVEES OR ANY RAINFALL ACROSS THE AREA MAY CAUSE CHANGES TO THE CURRENTLY FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED THIS EVENING. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-250542- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 842 AM CDT WED SEP 24 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.6 FEET (5.7 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.3 FEET (5.6 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING AND THEN REMAIN STEADY. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 18.2 FEET ON OCT 2 1932. $$ TXC377-250542- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PIOT2.1.DR.080908T2327Z.080916T0815Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 842 AM CDT WED SEP 24 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.0 FEET (3.4 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 10.8 FEET (3.3 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET (3.7 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE BASE OF THE LEVEE. MINOR DAMAGE TO FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN LEVEES IS POSSIBLE. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 10.2 FEET ON OCT 6 1990. $$ TXC377-250542- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 842 AM CDT WED SEP 24 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.4 FEET (7.4 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 24.4 FEET (7.4 METERS) BY THIS AFTERNOON AND THEN SLOWLY FALL. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT...AT 25.0 FEET (7.6 METERS)...RIVER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES AT PRESIDIO ALTHOUGH CONTINUED FLOWS AT THIS LEVEL COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE LEVEES. HIGHWAY 170 DOWNSTREAM WILL LIKELY BE FLOODED AND IMPASSABLE IN SPOTS. FARMLAND AROUND THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO BE INUNDATED THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 23.2 FEET ON SEP 26 1991. $$ TXC043-377-250542- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080920T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 842 AM CDT WED SEP 24 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.0 FEET (6.7 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 21.3 FEET (6.5 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET (7.0 METERS)...THE FENCED IN PARK WILL BE COMPLETELY UNDERWATER. WATER LEVEL WILL BE APPROXIMATELY 3 FEET FROM REACHING RANCH ROAD 170. $$ TXC043-250542- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080922T1215Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 842 AM CDT WED SEP 24 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.7 FEET (6.3 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.8 FEET (6.3 METERS) BY THIS AFTERNOON AND THEN SLOWLY BEGIN TO FALL. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS. COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND BEGINS TO FLOOD. RESTROOMS UPSTREAM AT SANTA ELENA CANYON PARKING LOT WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER BEGINS TO CLOSE ALL ROADS IN THE AREA. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 19.0 FEET ON OCT 3 1990. $$ TXC043-250542- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080920T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 842 AM CDT WED SEP 24 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.7 FEET (7.2 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 23.4 FEET (7.1 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 22.4 FEET ON SEP 29 1991. $$ TXC043-250542- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080922T0230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 842 AM CDT WED SEP 24 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.8 FEET (6.6 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 21.3 FEET (6.5 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET (6.7 METERS)...TELEMETRY BOX NEAR PUMP HOUSE WILL BE COMPLETELY SUBMERGED RENDERING TELEMETRY USELESS. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 21.0 FEET ON OCT 3 1990. $$ TXC043-250542- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-080928T0300Z/ /HECT2.1.DR.080915T0034Z.080915T2000Z.080926T1500Z.NR/ 842 AM CDT WED SEP 24 2008 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SATURDAY EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT HEATH CANYON. * UNTIL SATURDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.6 FEET (7.5 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY LATE FRIDAY MORNING. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 250214 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 914 PM CDT WED SEP 24 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS... RIO GRANDE AT HEATH CANYON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY MODERATE TO MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF THE RIO GRANDE DUE TO CONTINUED WATER RELEASES FROM THE LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN NORTHERN MEXICO. CURRENT FORECASTS CALL FOR ONLY A GRADUAL FALL IN WATER LEVELS THROUGH THE UPCOMING WEEKEND...WITH MOST LOCATIONS REMAINING ABOVE FLOOD STAGE FOR THE FORSEEABLE FUTURE. FUTURE FORECASTS WILL BE DEPENDENT ON THE AMOUNT OF WATER BEING RELEASED FROM LUIS LEON AND ANY INCREASE IN RELEASES MAY RESULT IN A QUICK CHANGE TO THE CURRENT RIVER FORECASTS. IN ADDITION... ANY BREACHES OF THE LEVEES OR ANY RAINFALL ACROSS THE AREA MAY CAUSE CHANGES TO THE CURRENTLY FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-251814- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 914 PM CDT WED SEP 24 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.4 FEET (5.6 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 17.4 FEET (5.3 METERS) BY FRIDAY MORNING. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 18.2 FEET ON OCT 2 1932. $$ TXC377-251814- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PIOT2.1.DR.080908T2327Z.080916T0815Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 914 PM CDT WED SEP 24 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.8 FEET (3.3 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 10.7 FEET (3.3 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET (3.7 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE BASE OF THE LEVEE. MINOR DAMAGE TO FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN LEVEES IS POSSIBLE. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 10.2 FEET ON OCT 6 1990. $$ TXC377-251814- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 914 PM CDT WED SEP 24 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.2 FEET (7.4 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 22.3 FEET (6.8 METERS) BY FRIDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 25.0 FEET (7.6 METERS)...RIVER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES AT PRESIDIO ALTHOUGH CONTINUED FLOWS AT THIS LEVEL COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE LEVEES. HIGHWAY 170 DOWNSTREAM WILL LIKELY BE FLOODED AND IMPASSABLE IN SPOTS. FARMLAND AROUND THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO BE INUNDATED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 23.2 FEET ON SEP 26 1991. $$ TXC043-377-251813- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080920T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 914 PM CDT WED SEP 24 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.0 FEET (6.4 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.6 FEET (6.3 METERS) BY FRIDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET (7.0 METERS)...THE FENCED IN PARK WILL BE COMPLETELY UNDERWATER. WATER LEVEL WILL BE APPROXIMATELY 3 FEET FROM REACHING RANCH ROAD 170. $$ TXC043-251813- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080922T1215Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 914 PM CDT WED SEP 24 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.7 FEET (6.3 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.4 FEET (6.2 METERS) BY FRIDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS. COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND BEGINS TO FLOOD. RESTROOMS UPSTREAM AT SANTA ELENA CANYON PARKING LOT WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER BEGINS TO CLOSE ALL ROADS IN THE AREA. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 19.0 FEET ON OCT 3 1990. $$ TXC043-251813- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080920T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 914 PM CDT WED SEP 24 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.8 FEET (7.2 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 23.0 FEET (7.0 METERS) BY FRIDAY MORNING. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 22.4 FEET ON SEP 29 1991. $$ TXC043-251813- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080922T0230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 914 PM CDT WED SEP 24 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.2 FEET (6.5 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.5 FEET (6.2 METERS) BY FRIDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 22.0 FEET (6.7 METERS)...TELEMETRY BOX NEAR PUMP HOUSE WILL BE COMPLETELY SUBMERGED RENDERING TELEMETRY USELESS. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 21.0 FEET ON OCT 3 1990. $$ TXC043-251813- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-080927T1200Z/ /HECT2.1.DR.080915T0034Z.080915T2000Z.080926T0000Z.NR/ 914 PM CDT WED SEP 24 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT HEATH CANYON. * UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.6 FEET (7.5 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW EVENING. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 251515 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 1015 AM CDT THU SEP 25 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT HEATH CANYON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY SIGNIFICANT FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE DUE TO RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. WATER RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON HAVE BEEN DECREASED TO 20844 CFS (590 CMS) THIS MORNING WHICH WILL RESULT IN VERY SLOWLY FALLING TO NEARLY STEADY RIVER LEVELS THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. MOST LOCATIONS ALONG THE RIO GRANDE..EXCEPT FOR HEATH CANYON...ARE FORECAST TO REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. FUTURE FORECASTS WILL BE DEPENDENT ON THE AMOUNT OF WATER BEING RELEASED FROM THE RESERVOIR AND ANY INCREASE IN RELEASES MAY QUICKLY CHANGE THE CURRENTLY FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. IN ADDITION...ANY RAINFALL MAY CAUSE CHANGES TO THE CURRENTLY FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED LATER THIS EVENING. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-260715- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1015 AM CDT THU SEP 25 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.0 FEET (5.5 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 17.3 FEET (5.3 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING AND THEN REMAIN STEADY. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 18.2 FEET ON OCT 2 1932. $$ TXC377-260715- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PIOT2.1.DR.080908T2327Z.080916T0815Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1015 AM CDT THU SEP 25 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.6 FEET (3.2 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 10.4 FEET (3.2 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING AND THEN REMAIN STEADY. * IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET (3.7 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE BASE OF THE LEVEE. MINOR DAMAGE TO FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN LEVEES IS POSSIBLE. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 10.2 FEET ON OCT 6 1990. $$ TXC377-260715- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1015 AM CDT THU SEP 25 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.4 FEET (7.1 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 22.4 FEET (6.8 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING AND THEN REMAIN STEADY. * IMPACT...AT 22.9 FEET (7.0 METERS)...MAJOR FLOOD STAGE IS REACHED: WATER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES AT PRESIDIO BUT AREAS DOWNSTREAM MAY EXPERIENCE SIGNIFICANT FLOODING. HIGHWAY 170 DOWNSTREAM OF PRESIDIO WILL FLOOD IN SPOTS. FARMLAND ALONG RIVER WILL BE INUNDATED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 23.2 FEET ON SEP 26 1991. $$ TXC043-377-260714- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080920T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1015 AM CDT THU SEP 25 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.6 FEET (6.3 METERS) BY THIS AFTERNOON AND THEN REMAIN STEADY . ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. $$ TXC043-260714- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080922T1215Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1015 AM CDT THU SEP 25 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.6 FEET (6.3 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.2 FEET (6.2 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS. COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND BEGINS TO FLOOD. RESTROOMS UPSTREAM AT SANTA ELENA CANYON PARKING LOT WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER BEGINS TO CLOSE ALL ROADS IN THE AREA. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 19.0 FEET ON OCT 3 1990. $$ TXC043-260714- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080920T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1015 AM CDT THU SEP 25 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.6 FEET (7.2 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 21.8 FEET (6.6 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 22.4 FEET ON SEP 29 1991. $$ TXC043-260714- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080922T0230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1015 AM CDT THU SEP 25 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.0 FEET (6.4 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.5 FEET (6.2 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING OF LOW LYING AREAS BEGINS. RIO GRANDE VILLAGE CAMPGROUND BEGINS TO FLOOD. EVACUATIONS MAY BE NECESSARY. RAIN GAUGE NEAR PUMP HOUSE WILL BEGIN TO BE AFFECTED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 21.0 FEET ON OCT 3 1990. $$ TXC043-260714- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-080927T1200Z/ /HECT2.1.DR.080915T0034Z.080915T2000Z.080926T0000Z.NR/ 1015 AM CDT THU SEP 25 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT HEATH CANYON. * UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 24.6 FEET (7.5 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THIS EVENING. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 260141 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 841 PM CDT THU SEP 25 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY SIGNIFICANT FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE DUE TO RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. SEVERAL LOCATIONS ALONG THE RIO GRANDE..EXCEPT FOR HEATH CANYON...ARE FORECAST TO REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. FUTURE FORECASTS WILL BE DEPENDENT ON THE AMOUNT OF WATER BEING RELEASED FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO AND ANY INCREASE IN RELEASES MAY QUICKLY CHANGE THE CURRENTLY FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. IN ADDITION...ANY RAINFALL MAY CAUSE CHANGES TO THE CURRENTLY FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED LATER THIS EVENING. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-261741- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 841 PM CDT THU SEP 25 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.8 FEET (5.1 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 17.0 FEET (5.2 METERS) BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 16.0 FEET (4.9 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS AND LEVEES NEAR REDFORD MAY BE DAMAGED. SIGNIFICANT PORTIONS OF FARMLAND WILL BE INDUNDATED. HIGHWAY 170 MAY ALSO FLOOD. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 16.0 FEET ON SEP 26 1991. $$ TXC377-261741- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PIOT2.1.DR.080908T2327Z.080916T0815Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 841 PM CDT THU SEP 25 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.8 FEET (3.0 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 9.8 FEET (3.0 METERS) BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS)...WATER BEGINS TO FLOW INTO THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 10.2 FEET ON OCT 6 1990. $$ TXC377-261741- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 841 PM CDT THU SEP 25 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.8 FEET (6.6 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 21.6 FEET (6.6 METERS) BY SATURDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 22.9 FEET (7.0 METERS)...MAJOR FLOOD STAGE IS REACHED: WATER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES AT PRESIDIO BUT AREAS DOWNSTREAM MAY EXPERIENCE SIGNIFICANT FLOODING. HIGHWAY 170 DOWNSTREAM OF PRESIDIO WILL FLOOD IN SPOTS. FARMLAND ALONG RIVER WILL BE INUNDATED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 23.2 FEET ON SEP 26 1991. $$ TXC043-377-261740- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080920T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 841 PM CDT THU SEP 25 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.7 FEET (5.7 METERS) BY SATURDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 18.5 FEET (5.6 METERS)...THE PARK JUST UPSTREAM OF THE GAGE COMPLETELY FLOODS. $$ TXC043-261740- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080922T1215Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 841 PM CDT THU SEP 25 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.6 FEET (6.3 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 19.7 FEET (6.0 METERS) BY SATURDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS. COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND BEGINS TO FLOOD. RESTROOMS UPSTREAM AT SANTA ELENA CANYON PARKING LOT WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER BEGINS TO CLOSE ALL ROADS IN THE AREA. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 19.0 FEET ON OCT 3 1990. $$ TXC043-261740- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080920T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 841 PM CDT THU SEP 25 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.3 FEET (7.1 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.8 FEET (6.3 METERS) BY SATURDAY MORNING. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 22.4 FEET ON SEP 29 1991. $$ TXC043-261740- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080922T0230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 841 PM CDT THU SEP 25 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.7 FEET (6.3 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.7 FEET (6.3 METERS) BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING OF LOW LYING AREAS BEGINS. RIO GRANDE VILLAGE CAMPGROUND BEGINS TO FLOOD. EVACUATIONS MAY BE NECESSARY. RAIN GAUGE NEAR PUMP HOUSE WILL BEGIN TO BE AFFECTED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 21.0 FEET ON OCT 3 1990. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 261524 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 1024 AM CDT FRI SEP 26 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS... RIO GRANDE AT HEATH CANYON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY SIGNIFICANT FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE DUE TO RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. SEVERAL LOCATIONS ALONG THE RIO GRANDE ARE FORECAST TO REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. FUTURE FORECASTS WILL BE DEPENDENT ON THE AMOUNT OF WATER BEING RELEASED FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. ANY INCREASE IN RELEASES OR LEVEE BREACHES MAY QUICKLY CHANGE THE CURRENTLY FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. IN ADDITION...ANY RAINFALL MAY CAUSE CHANGES TO THE CURRENTLY FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. THE RIVER LEVELS AT HEATH CANYON ARE ESTIMATED TO HAVE DROPPED BELOW FLOOD STAGE. EXPECT THE LEVELS THROUGH THIS REACH OF THE RIVER TO CONTINUE A SLOW FALL INTO NEXT WEEK...BUT WILL REMAIN ABOVE ACTION STAGE. THEREFORE...THE FLOOD WARNING AT HEATH CANYON HAS BEEN CANCELLED. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-270724- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1024 AM CDT FRI SEP 26 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.8 FEET (4.8 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 16.0 FEET (4.9 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS AND LEVEES NEAR REDFORD MAY BE DAMAGED. SIGNIFICANT PORTIONS OF FARMLAND WILL BE INDUNDATED. HIGHWAY 170 WILL ALSO FLOOD. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 16.0 FEET ON SEP 26 1991. $$ TXC377-270724- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PIOT2.1.DR.080908T2327Z.080916T0815Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1024 AM CDT FRI SEP 26 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.7 FEET (2.9 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 9.8 FEET (3.0 METERS) BY THIS AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT...AT 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS)...WATER BEGINS TO FLOW INTO THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 10.2 FEET ON OCT 6 1990. $$ TXC377-270724- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1024 AM CDT FRI SEP 26 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.2 FEET (6.5 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 21.3 FEET (6.5 METERS) BY THIS AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT...AT 22.9 FEET (7.0 METERS)...MAJOR FLOOD STAGE IS REACHED: WATER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES AT PRESIDIO BUT AREAS DOWNSTREAM MAY EXPERIENCE SIGNIFICANT FLOODING. HIGHWAY 170 DOWNSTREAM OF PRESIDIO WILL FLOOD IN SPOTS. FARMLAND ALONG RIVER WILL BE INUNDATED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 23.2 FEET ON SEP 26 1991. $$ TXC043-377-270724- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080920T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1024 AM CDT FRI SEP 26 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 16.9 FEET (5.2 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 18.5 FEET (5.6 METERS)...THE PARK JUST UPSTREAM OF THE GAGE COMPLETELY FLOODS. $$ TXC043-270724- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080922T1215Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1024 AM CDT FRI SEP 26 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.2 FEET (6.2 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.5 FEET (5.6 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS. COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND BEGINS TO FLOOD. RESTROOMS UPSTREAM AT SANTA ELENA CANYON PARKING LOT WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER BEGINS TO CLOSE ALL ROADS IN THE AREA. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 18.5 FEET ON OCT 11 2003. $$ TXC043-270724- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080920T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1024 AM CDT FRI SEP 26 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 23.2 FEET (7.1 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.8 FEET (6.3 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 22.4 FEET ON SEP 29 1991. $$ TXC043-270724- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080922T0230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1024 AM CDT FRI SEP 26 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.6 FEET (6.3 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 19.8 FEET (6.0 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING OF LOW LYING AREAS BEGINS. RIO GRANDE VILLAGE CAMPGROUND BEGINS TO FLOOD. EVACUATIONS MAY BE NECESSARY. RAIN GAUGE NEAR PUMP HOUSE WILL BEGIN TO BE AFFECTED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 21.0 FEET ON OCT 3 1990. $$ TXC043-261554- /O.CAN.KMAF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-080927T1200Z/ /HECT2.1.DR.080915T0034Z.080915T2000Z.080926T0000Z.NR/ 1024 AM CDT FRI SEP 26 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT HEATH CANYON. * AT 7AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.7 FEET (6.0 METERS). * FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT 7 PM THURSDAY. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO 19.1 FEET (5.8 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS)...MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. PROPERTY AND A FEW DWELLINGS OF LA LINDA...MEXICO BEGIN TO FLOOD. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 21.0 FEET ON SEP 1 1974. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 270100 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 800 PM CDT FRI SEP 26 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY SIGNIFICANT FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE DUE TO RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. SEVERAL LOCATIONS ALONG THE RIO GRANDE ARE FORECAST TO REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. FUTURE FORECASTS WILL BE DEPENDENT ON THE AMOUNT OF WATER BEING RELEASED FROM THE RESERVOIR. ANY INCREASE IN RELEASES OR LEVEE BREACHES MAY QUICKLY CHANGE THE CURRENTLY FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. IN ADDITION...ANY RAINFALL MAY CAUSE CHANGES TO THE CURRENTLY FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-271700- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 800 PM CDT FRI SEP 26 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.3 FEET (4.7 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL TO ABOUT 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS) AND HOLD STEADY. * IMPACT...AT 16.0 FEET (4.9 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS AND LEVEES NEAR REDFORD MAY BE DAMAGED. SIGNIFICANT PORTIONS OF FARMLAND WILL BE INDUNDATED. HIGHWAY 170 MAY ALSO FLOOD. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 13.9 FEET ON JUL 28 2004. $$ TXC377-271659- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PIOT2.1.DR.080908T2327Z.080916T0815Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 800 PM CDT FRI SEP 26 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.6 FEET (2.9 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 9.5 FEET (2.9 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS)...WATER BEGINS TO FLOW INTO THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 10.2 FEET ON OCT 6 1990. $$ TXC377-271659- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 800 PM CDT FRI SEP 26 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.2 FEET (6.5 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.7 FEET (6.3 METERS) BY SUNDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS)...RIVER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES. THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES INUNDATES. EROSION OF THE LEVEE IS LIKELY. SEEPAGE OF WATER THROUGH THE LEVEE MAY RESULT IN FLOODING OF AREA FARM LAND. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 20.7 FEET ON OCT 22 1990. $$ TXC043-377-271659- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080920T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 800 PM CDT FRI SEP 26 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 16.4 FEET (5.0 METERS) BY SUNDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 18.5 FEET (5.6 METERS)...THE PARK JUST UPSTREAM OF THE GAGE COMPLETELY FLOODS. $$ TXC043-271659- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080922T1215Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 800 PM CDT FRI SEP 26 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.5 FEET (5.9 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 17.9 FEET (5.5 METERS) BY SUNDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS. COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND BEGINS TO FLOOD. RESTROOMS UPSTREAM AT SANTA ELENA CANYON PARKING LOT WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER BEGINS TO CLOSE ALL ROADS IN THE AREA. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 18.5 FEET ON OCT 11 2003. $$ TXC043-271659- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080920T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 800 PM CDT FRI SEP 26 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 22.7 FEET (6.9 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 19.5 FEET (5.9 METERS) BY SUNDAY MORNING. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 22.4 FEET ON SEP 29 1991. $$ TXC043-271659- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080922T0230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 800 PM CDT FRI SEP 26 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.4 FEET (6.2 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.7 FEET (5.7 METERS) BY SUNDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING OF LOW LYING AREAS BEGINS. RIO GRANDE VILLAGE CAMPGROUND BEGINS TO FLOOD. EVACUATIONS MAY BE NECESSARY. RAIN GAUGE NEAR PUMP HOUSE WILL BEGIN TO BE AFFECTED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 21.0 FEET ON OCT 3 1990. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 271532 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 1032 AM CDT SAT SEP 27 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY SIGNIFICANT FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE DUE TO THE WATER RELEASE FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. MOST RIVER LEVELS ALONG THE RIO GRANDE ARE FORECAST TO SLOWLY FALL OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS...BUT WILL REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH MID NEXT WEEK. FUTURE FORECASTS WILL DEPEND ON THE AMOUNT OF WATER BEING RELEASED FROM THE RESERVOIR. IN ADDITION...ANY LEVEE BREACHES OCCURRING MAY QUICKLY CHANGE THE CURRENT FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED THIS EVENING. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-280732- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1032 AM CDT SAT SEP 27 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.1 FEET (4.6 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 15.1 FEET (4.6 METERS) THROUGH TODAY. * IMPACT...AT 16.0 FEET (4.9 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS AND LEVEES NEAR REDFORD MAY BE DAMAGED. SIGNIFICANT PORTIONS OF FARMLAND WILL BE INDUNDATED. HIGHWAY 170 MAY ALSO FLOOD. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 13.9 FEET ON JUL 28 2004. $$ TXC377-280732- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PIOT2.1.DR.080908T2327Z.080916T0815Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1032 AM CDT SAT SEP 27 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.8 FEET (3.0 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL SLOWLY FALL TO NEAR 9.5 FEET (2.9 METERS) BY TUESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS)...WATER BEGINS TO FLOW INTO THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 10.2 FEET ON OCT 6 1990. $$ TXC377-280732- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1032 AM CDT SAT SEP 27 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.0 FEET (6.4 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 21.0 FEET (6.4 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS)...RIVER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES. THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES INUNDATES. EROSION OF THE LEVEE IS LIKELY. SEEPAGE OF WATER THROUGH THE LEVEE MAY RESULT IN FLOODING OF AREA FARM LAND. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 20.7 FEET ON OCT 22 1990. $$ TXC043-377-280732- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080920T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1032 AM CDT SAT SEP 27 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 17.9 FEET (5.5 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 18.5 FEET (5.6 METERS)...THE PARK JUST UPSTREAM OF THE GAGE COMPLETELY FLOODS. $$ TXC043-280731- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080922T1215Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1032 AM CDT SAT SEP 27 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.5 FEET (5.9 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.9 FEET (5.8 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS. COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND BEGINS TO FLOOD. RESTROOMS UPSTREAM AT SANTA ELENA CANYON PARKING LOT WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER BEGINS TO CLOSE ALL ROADS IN THE AREA. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 18.5 FEET ON OCT 11 2003. $$ TXC043-280731- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080920T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1032 AM CDT SAT SEP 27 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.5 FEET (6.6 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.2 FEET (6.2 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 22.4 FEET ON SEP 29 1991. $$ TXC043-280731- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080922T0230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1032 AM CDT SAT SEP 27 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.9 FEET (6.1 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 19.1 FEET (5.8 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING OF LOW LYING AREAS BEGINS. RIO GRANDE VILLAGE CAMPGROUND BEGINS TO FLOOD. EVACUATIONS MAY BE NECESSARY. RAIN GAUGE NEAR PUMP HOUSE WILL BEGIN TO BE AFFECTED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 21.0 FEET ON OCT 3 1990. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 280109 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 809 PM CDT SAT SEP 27 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY SIGNIFICANT FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE DUE TO RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. SEVERAL LOCATIONS ALONG THE RIO GRANDE ARE FORECAST TO REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK. FUTURE FORECASTS WILL BE DEPENDENT ON THE AMOUNT OF WATER BEING RELEASED FROM THE RESERVOIR. ANY INCREASE IN RELEASES OR LEVEE BREACHES MAY QUICKLY CHANGE THE CURRENTLY FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. IN ADDITION...ANY RAINFALL MAY CAUSE CHANGES TO THE CURRENTLY FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-281709- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 809 PM CDT SAT SEP 27 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.8 FEET (4.5 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO NEAR 15.1 FEET (4.6 METERS) BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 16.0 FEET (4.9 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS AND LEVEES NEAR REDFORD MAY BE DAMAGED. SIGNIFICANT PORTIONS OF FARMLAND WILL BE INDUNDATED. HIGHWAY 170 MAY ALSO FLOOD. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 13.9 FEET ON JUL 28 2004. $$ TXC377-281709- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PIOT2.1.DR.080908T2327Z.080916T0815Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 809 PM CDT SAT SEP 27 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.6 FEET (2.9 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO NEAR 10.0 FEET (3.0 METERS) BY MONDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS)...WATER BEGINS TO FLOW INTO THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 10.2 FEET ON OCT 6 1990. $$ TXC377-281709- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 809 PM CDT SAT SEP 27 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.9 FEET (6.4 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 19.9 FEET (6.1 METERS) BY MONDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS)...RIVER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES. THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES INUNDATES. EROSION OF THE LEVEE IS LIKELY. SEEPAGE OF WATER THROUGH THE LEVEE MAY RESULT IN FLOODING OF AREA FARM LAND. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 20.7 FEET ON OCT 22 1990. $$ TXC043-377-281709- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080920T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 809 PM CDT SAT SEP 27 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.7 FEET (5.7 METERS) BY MONDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 18.5 FEET (5.6 METERS)...THE PARK JUST UPSTREAM OF THE GAGE COMPLETELY FLOODS. $$ TXC043-281708- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080922T1215Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 809 PM CDT SAT SEP 27 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.3 FEET (5.9 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 19.2 FEET (5.9 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS. COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND BEGINS TO FLOOD. RESTROOMS UPSTREAM AT SANTA ELENA CANYON PARKING LOT WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER BEGINS TO CLOSE ALL ROADS IN THE AREA. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 18.5 FEET ON OCT 11 2003. $$ TXC043-281708- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080920T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 809 PM CDT SAT SEP 27 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.9 FEET (6.4 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 20.6 FEET (6.3 METERS) BY MONDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. FLOODING BEGINS TO OCCUR UPSTREAM IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS AT CASTOLON...AS STAGES AT EACH LOCATION ARE PRACTICALLY SYNONYMOUS. MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS AT THE GAGE SITE...BUT NO DAMAGE OCCURS. THE GAGE IS INACCESSIBLE...AS RIVER ROAD IS IMPASSABLE AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 19.5 FEET ON OCT 12 2003. $$ TXC043-281708- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080922T0230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 809 PM CDT SAT SEP 27 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.5 FEET (5.6 METERS) BY MONDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...BOTTOM OF TELEMETRY BOX NEAR PUMP HOUSE WILL BE REACHED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 17.5 FEET ON SEP 29 1991. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 281441 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 941 AM CDT SUN SEP 28 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY SIGNIFICANT FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE DUE TO THE WATER RELEASE FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. MOST RIVER LEVELS ALONG THE RIO GRANDE ARE FORECAST TO REMAIN NEAR THEIR CURRENT STAGES...OR SLOWLY DROP...OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. FUTURE FORECASTS WILL DEPEND ON THE AMOUNT OF WATER BEING RELEASED FROM THE RESERVOIR. AT THE CURRENT MOMENT...IT APPEARS THAT THE AMOUNT OF WATER BEING RELEASED IS SLOWLY DECREASING. HOWEVER...ANY LEVEE BREACHES OCCURRING MAY QUICKLY CHANGE THE CURRENT FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED TONIGHT. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-290641- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 941 AM CDT SUN SEP 28 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.7 FEET (4.5 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.7 FEET (4.5 METERS) THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON. RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT...AT 16.0 FEET (4.9 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS AND LEVEES NEAR REDFORD MAY BE DAMAGED. SIGNIFICANT PORTIONS OF FARMLAND WILL BE INDUNDATED. HIGHWAY 170 MAY ALSO FLOOD. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 13.9 FEET ON JUL 28 2004. $$ TXC377-290640- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PIOT2.1.DR.080908T2327Z.080916T0815Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 941 AM CDT SUN SEP 28 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.4 FEET (2.9 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 9.4 FEET (2.9 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS)...WATER BEGINS TO FLOW INTO THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 10.2 FEET ON OCT 6 1990. $$ TXC377-290640- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 941 AM CDT SUN SEP 28 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.8 FEET (6.3 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 20.8 FEET (6.3 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS)...RIVER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES. THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES INUNDATES. EROSION OF THE LEVEE IS LIKELY. SEEPAGE OF WATER THROUGH THE LEVEE MAY RESULT IN FLOODING OF AREA FARM LAND. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 20.7 FEET ON OCT 22 1990. $$ TXC043-377-290640- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080920T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 941 AM CDT SUN SEP 28 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 17.8 FEET (5.4 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 18.5 FEET (5.6 METERS)...THE PARK JUST UPSTREAM OF THE GAGE COMPLETELY FLOODS. $$ TXC043-290640- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080922T1215Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 941 AM CDT SUN SEP 28 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.3 FEET (5.9 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.6 FEET (5.7 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS. COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND BEGINS TO FLOOD. RESTROOMS UPSTREAM AT SANTA ELENA CANYON PARKING LOT WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER BEGINS TO CLOSE ALL ROADS IN THE AREA. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 18.5 FEET ON OCT 11 2003. $$ TXC043-290640- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080920T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 941 AM CDT SUN SEP 28 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.3 FEET (6.2 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 20.3 FEET (6.2 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. FLOODING BEGINS TO OCCUR UPSTREAM IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS AT CASTOLON...AS STAGES AT EACH LOCATION ARE PRACTICALLY SYNONYMOUS. MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS AT THE GAGE SITE...BUT NO DAMAGE OCCURS. THE GAGE IS INACCESSIBLE...AS RIVER ROAD IS IMPASSABLE AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 19.5 FEET ON OCT 12 2003. $$ TXC043-290640- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080922T0230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 941 AM CDT SUN SEP 28 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.5 FEET (5.3 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 17.0 FEET (5.2 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...BOTTOM OF TELEMETRY BOX NEAR PUMP HOUSE WILL BE REACHED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 17.5 FEET ON SEP 29 1991. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 290044 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 744 PM CDT SUN SEP 28 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY SIGNIFICANT FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE DUE TO RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. SEVERAL LOCATIONS ALONG THE RIO GRANDE ARE FORECAST TO REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK. FUTURE FORECASTS WILL BE DEPENDENT ON THE AMOUNT OF WATER BEING RELEASED FROM THE RESERVOIR. ANY INCREASE IN RELEASES OR LEVEE BREACHES MAY QUICKLY CHANGE THE CURRENTLY FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. IN ADDITION...ANY RAINFALL MAY CAUSE CHANGES TO THE CURRENTLY FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-291644- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 744 PM CDT SUN SEP 28 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.6 FEET (4.5 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.6 FEET (4.5 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 16.0 FEET (4.9 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS AND LEVEES NEAR REDFORD MAY BE DAMAGED. SIGNIFICANT PORTIONS OF FARMLAND WILL BE INDUNDATED. HIGHWAY 170 MAY ALSO FLOOD. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 13.9 FEET ON JUL 28 2004. $$ TXC377-291644- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PIOT2.1.DR.080908T2327Z.080916T0815Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 744 PM CDT SUN SEP 28 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.4 FEET (2.9 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 9.4 FEET (2.9 METERS) BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT...AT 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS)...WATER BEGINS TO FLOW INTO THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 10.2 FEET ON OCT 6 1990. $$ TXC377-291644- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 744 PM CDT SUN SEP 28 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.7 FEET (6.3 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO NEAR 20.8 FEET (6.3 METERS) BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS)...RIVER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES. THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES INUNDATES. EROSION OF THE LEVEE IS LIKELY. SEEPAGE OF WATER THROUGH THE LEVEE MAY RESULT IN FLOODING OF AREA FARM LAND. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 20.7 FEET ON OCT 22 1990. $$ TXC043-377-291644- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080920T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 744 PM CDT SUN SEP 28 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.0 FEET (5.5 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 17.8 FEET (5.4 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 18.5 FEET (5.6 METERS)...THE PARK JUST UPSTREAM OF THE GAGE COMPLETELY FLOODS. $$ TXC043-291644- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080922T1215Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 744 PM CDT SUN SEP 28 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.3 FEET (5.9 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.6 FEET (5.7 METERS) BY TUESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS. COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND BEGINS TO FLOOD. RESTROOMS UPSTREAM AT SANTA ELENA CANYON PARKING LOT WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER BEGINS TO CLOSE ALL ROADS IN THE AREA. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 18.5 FEET ON OCT 11 2003. $$ TXC043-291644- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080920T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 744 PM CDT SUN SEP 28 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO NEAR 20.5 FEET (6.2 METERS) BY FRIDAY MORNING THEN HOLD STEADY. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. FLOODING BEGINS TO OCCUR UPSTREAM IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS AT CASTOLON...AS STAGES AT EACH LOCATION ARE PRACTICALLY SYNONYMOUS. MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS AT THE GAGE SITE...BUT NO DAMAGE OCCURS. THE GAGE IS INACCESSIBLE...AS RIVER ROAD IS IMPASSABLE AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 19.5 FEET ON OCT 12 2003. $$ TXC043-291643- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080922T0230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 744 PM CDT SUN SEP 28 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.1 FEET (5.2 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 17.1 FEET (5.2 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...BOTTOM OF TELEMETRY BOX NEAR PUMP HOUSE WILL BE REACHED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 17.5 FEET ON SEP 29 1991. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 291504 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 1004 AM CDT MON SEP 29 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE DUE TO THE WATER RELEASE FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. MOST RIVER LEVELS ALONG THE RIO GRANDE ARE FORECAST TO REMAIN NEAR THEIR CURRENT STAGES...OR SLOWLY DROP...OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. FUTURE FORECASTS WILL DEPEND ON THE AMOUNT OF WATER BEING RELEASED FROM THE RESERVOIR. AT THE CURRENT MOMENT...THE AMOUNT OF WATER BEING RELEASED IS SLOWLY DECREASING EACH DAY. HOWEVER...ANY LEVEE BREACHES OCCURRING MAY QUICKLY CHANGE THE CURRENT FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED TONIGHT. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-300704- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1004 AM CDT MON SEP 29 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 FEET (4.4 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.4 FEET (4.4 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 16.0 FEET (4.9 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS AND LEVEES NEAR REDFORD MAY BE DAMAGED. SIGNIFICANT PORTIONS OF FARMLAND WILL BE INDUNDATED. HIGHWAY 170 MAY ALSO FLOOD. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 13.9 FEET ON JUL 28 2004. $$ TXC377-300703- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PIOT2.1.DR.080908T2327Z.080916T0815Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1004 AM CDT MON SEP 29 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.4 FEET (2.9 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 9.4 FEET (2.9 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS)...WATER BEGINS TO FLOW INTO THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 10.2 FEET ON OCT 6 1990. $$ TXC377-300703- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1004 AM CDT MON SEP 29 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.6 FEET (6.3 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 20.6 FEET (6.3 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS)...RIVER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES. THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES INUNDATES. EROSION OF THE LEVEE IS LIKELY. SEEPAGE OF WATER THROUGH THE LEVEE MAY RESULT IN FLOODING OF AREA FARM LAND. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 20.7 FEET ON OCT 22 1990. $$ TXC043-377-300703- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080920T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1004 AM CDT MON SEP 29 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 17.0 FEET (5.2 METERS)...THE PARK JUST DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE COMPLETELY FLOODS. $$ TXC043-300703- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080922T1215Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1004 AM CDT MON SEP 29 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.3 FEET (5.9 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 16.7 FEET (5.1 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MODERATE FLOODING BEGINS. COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND BEGINS TO FLOOD. RESTROOMS UPSTREAM AT SANTA ELENA CANYON PARKING LOT WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER BEGINS TO CLOSE ALL ROADS IN THE AREA. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 18.5 FEET ON OCT 11 2003. $$ TXC043-300703- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080920T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1004 AM CDT MON SEP 29 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.7 FEET (6.0 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 19.7 FEET (6.0 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. FLOODING BEGINS TO OCCUR UPSTREAM IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS AT CASTOLON...AS STAGES AT EACH LOCATION ARE PRACTICALLY SYNONYMOUS. MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS AT THE GAGE SITE...BUT NO DAMAGE OCCURS. THE GAGE IS INACCESSIBLE...AS RIVER ROAD IS IMPASSABLE AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 19.5 FEET ON OCT 12 2003. $$ TXC043-300703- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080922T0230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1004 AM CDT MON SEP 29 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.0 FEET (5.2 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 17.0 FEET (5.2 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...BOTTOM OF TELEMETRY BOX NEAR PUMP HOUSE WILL BE REACHED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 17.5 FEET ON SEP 29 1991. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 300100 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 800 PM CDT MON SEP 29 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS... RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY FLOODING ALONG THE RIO GRANDE CONTINUES DUE TO RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO REMAIN STEADY OR VERY SLOWLY FALL ACROSS ALL LOCATIONS ALONG THE RIO GRANDE DUE TO STEADY RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON. FUTURE FORECASTS WILL BE DEPENDENT ON THE AMOUNT OF WATER BEING RELEASED FROM THE RESERVOIR. IN ADDITION...ANY RAINFALL ACROSS THE RIO GRANDE OR THE RIO CONCHOS BASIN MAY CAUSE CHANGES TO THE CURRENTLY FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. FARM TO MARKET ROAD 170 BETWEEN PRESIDIO AND LAJITAS REMAINS CLOSED DUE TO THE CONTINUED FLOODING ALONG THE RIO GRANDE. THIS HIGHWAY IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN CLOSED THROUGH THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED TUESDAY MORNING. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-301700- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 800 PM CDT MON SEP 29 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 FEET (4.4 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.4 FEET (4.4 METERS) BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW THEN REMAIN STEADY. * IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS)...MODERATE OVERBANK FLOODING BEGINS. FARMLAND NEAR THE RIVER WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER COULD BEGIN AFFECTING LOW LYING AREAS OF HIGHWAY 170. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 13.9 FEET ON JUL 28 2004. $$ TXC377-301700- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-081003T0000Z/ /PIOT2.1.DR.080908T2327Z.080916T0815Z.081002T1200Z.NR/ 800 PM CDT MON SEP 29 2008 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL THURSDAY EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW. * UNTIL THURSDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.3 FEET (2.8 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS)...WATER BEGINS TO FLOW INTO THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 10.2 FEET ON OCT 6 1990. $$ TXC377-301700- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 800 PM CDT MON SEP 29 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.6 FEET (6.3 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 20.6 FEET (6.3 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS)...RIVER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES. THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES INUNDATES. EROSION OF THE LEVEE IS LIKELY. SEEPAGE OF WATER THROUGH THE LEVEE MAY RESULT IN FLOODING OF AREA FARM LAND. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 20.7 FEET ON OCT 22 1990. $$ TXC043-377-301700- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080920T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 800 PM CDT MON SEP 29 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.8 FEET (4.5 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 17.0 FEET (5.2 METERS)...THE PARK JUST DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE COMPLETELY FLOODS. $$ TXC043-301700- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080922T1215Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 800 PM CDT MON SEP 29 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.3 FEET (5.9 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 16.6 FEET (5.1 METERS) BY WEDNESDAY MORNING AND THEN REMAIN STEADY. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS. COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND BEGINS TO FLOOD. RESTROOMS UPSTREAM AT SANTA ELENA CANYON PARKING LOT WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER BEGINS TO CLOSE ALL ROADS IN THE AREA. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 18.5 FEET ON OCT 11 2003. $$ TXC043-301700- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080920T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 800 PM CDT MON SEP 29 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.5 FEET (5.9 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.5 FEET (5.9 METERS) BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW LTHEN REMAIN STEADY. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. FLOODING BEGINS TO OCCUR UPSTREAM IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS AT CASTOLON...AS STAGES AT EACH LOCATION ARE PRACTICALLY SYNONYMOUS. MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS AT THE GAGE SITE...BUT NO DAMAGE OCCURS. THE GAGE IS INACCESSIBLE...AS RIVER ROAD IS IMPASSABLE AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 19.5 FEET ON OCT 12 2003. $$ TXC043-301700- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080922T0230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 800 PM CDT MON SEP 29 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.8 FEET (5.1 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 16.7 FEET (5.1 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS)...MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. WATER PUMPS WILL BE SUBMERGED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 17.5 FEET ON SEP 29 1991. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 301503 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 1003 AM CDT TUE SEP 30 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS... RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE DUE TO THE WATER RELEASE FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. MOST RIVER LEVELS ALONG THE RIO GRANDE ARE FORECAST TO REMAIN NEAR THEIR CURRENT STAGES...OR SLOWLY DROP...OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. FUTURE FORECASTS WILL DEPEND ON THE AMOUNT OF WATER BEING RELEASED FROM THE RESERVOIR. THE AMOUNT OF WATER BEING RELEASED IS SLOWLY DECREASING EACH DAY. HOWEVER...ANY LEVEE BREACHES OCCURRING MAY QUICKLY CHANGE THE CURRENT FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. FARM TO MARKET ROAD 170 BETWEEN PRESIDIO AND LAJITAS REMAINS CLOSED DUE TO THE CONTINUED FLOODING ALONG THE RIO GRANDE. THIS HIGHWAY IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN CLOSED THROUGH THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED TONIGHT. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-010703- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1003 AM CDT TUE SEP 30 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.2 FEET (4.3 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.2 FEET (4.3 METERS) THROUGH MIDNIGHT TOMORROW AND THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS)...MODERATE OVERBANK FLOODING BEGINS. FARMLAND NEAR THE RIVER WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER COULD BEGIN AFFECTING LOW LYING AREAS OF HIGHWAY 170. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 13.9 FEET ON JUL 28 2004. $$ TXC377-010703- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-081002T0000Z/ /PIOT2.1.DR.080908T2327Z.080916T0815Z.081001T1200Z.NR/ 1003 AM CDT TUE SEP 30 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW. * UNTIL WEDNESDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.2 FEET (2.8 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS)...WATER BEGINS TO FLOW INTO THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 10.2 FEET ON OCT 6 1990. $$ TXC377-010703- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1003 AM CDT TUE SEP 30 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.5 FEET (6.2 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR NEAR 20.5 FEET (6.2 METERS) THROUGH THIS EVENING AND THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS)...RIVER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES. THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES INUNDATES. EROSION OF THE LEVEE IS LIKELY. SEEPAGE OF WATER THROUGH THE LEVEE MAY RESULT IN FLOODING OF AREA FARM LAND. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 20.7 FEET ON OCT 22 1990. $$ TXC043-377-010703- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080920T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1003 AM CDT TUE SEP 30 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 14.9 FEET (4.5 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 17.0 FEET (5.2 METERS)...THE PARK JUST DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE COMPLETELY FLOODS. $$ TXC043-010703- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080922T1215Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1003 AM CDT TUE SEP 30 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.3 FEET (5.9 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 16.7 FEET (5.1 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS. COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND BEGINS TO FLOOD. RESTROOMS UPSTREAM AT SANTA ELENA CANYON PARKING LOT WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER BEGINS TO CLOSE ALL ROADS IN THE AREA. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 18.5 FEET ON OCT 11 2003. $$ TXC043-010703- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080920T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1003 AM CDT TUE SEP 30 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.5 FEET (5.9 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 19.5 FEET (5.9 METERS) THROUGH THIS EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. FLOODING BEGINS TO OCCUR UPSTREAM IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS AT CASTOLON...AS STAGES AT EACH LOCATION ARE PRACTICALLY SYNONYMOUS. MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS AT THE GAGE SITE...BUT NO DAMAGE OCCURS. THE GAGE IS INACCESSIBLE...AS RIVER ROAD IS IMPASSABLE AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 19.5 FEET ON OCT 12 2003. $$ TXC043-010703- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080922T0230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1003 AM CDT TUE SEP 30 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.7 FEET (5.1 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 16.7 FEET (5.1 METERS) THROUGH MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. * IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS)...MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. WATER PUMPS WILL BE SUBMERGED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 17.5 FEET ON SEP 29 1991. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 010115 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 815 PM CDT TUE SEP 30 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS... RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE DUE TO RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. WATER RELEASES FROM THE RESERVOIR WILL CONTINUE TO REMAIN STEADY OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS RESULTING IN NEARLY STEADY TO VERY SLOWLY FALLING RIVER LEVELS THROUGH THE WEEK. FUTURE FORECASTS WILL BE DEPENDENT ON THE AMOUNT OF WATER RELEASED FROM THE RESERVOIR. RAINFALL CHANCES REMAIN LOW THE NEXT FEW DAYS...BUT ANY RAINFALL ACROSS THE RIO GRANDE OR THE CONCHOS RIVER BASIN MAY CAUSE CHANGES TO THE CURRENTLY FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. FARM TO MARKET ROAD 170 BETWEEN PRESIDIO AND LAJITAS REMAINS CLOSE TO CONTINUED FLOODING ALONG THE RIO GRANDE. THIS HIGHWAY IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN CLOSED THROUGH THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED WEDNESDAY MORNING. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-011715- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 815 PM CDT TUE SEP 30 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET (4.3 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.6 FEET (4.1 METERS) BY THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS)...MODERATE OVERBANK FLOODING BEGINS. FARMLAND NEAR THE RIVER WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER COULD BEGIN AFFECTING LOW LYING AREAS OF HIGHWAY 170. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 13.9 FEET ON JUL 28 2004. $$ TXC377-011715- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-081002T1200Z/ /PIOT2.1.DR.080908T2327Z.080916T0815Z.081002T0000Z.NR/ 815 PM CDT TUE SEP 30 2008 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL THURSDAY MORNING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW. * UNTIL THURSDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.2 FEET (2.8 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW EVENING AND THEN REMAIN STEADY. * IMPACT...AT 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS)...WATER BEGINS TO FLOW INTO THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 10.2 FEET ON OCT 6 1990. $$ TXC377-011715- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 815 PM CDT TUE SEP 30 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.5 FEET (6.2 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.5 FEET (6.2 METERS) BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW THEN REMAIN STEADY. * IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS)...RIVER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES. THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES INUNDATES. EROSION OF THE LEVEE IS LIKELY. SEEPAGE OF WATER THROUGH THE LEVEE MAY RESULT IN FLOODING OF AREA FARM LAND. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 20.7 FEET ON OCT 22 1990. $$ TXC043-377-011715- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080920T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 815 PM CDT TUE SEP 30 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 14.4 FEET (4.4 METERS) BY THURSDAY MORNING AND THEN REMAIN STEADY. * IMPACT...AT 17.0 FEET (5.2 METERS)...THE PARK JUST DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE COMPLETELY FLOODS. $$ TXC043-011715- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080922T1215Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 815 PM CDT TUE SEP 30 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.3 FEET (5.9 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 16.4 FEET (5.0 METERS) BY THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS. COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND BEGINS TO FLOOD. RESTROOMS UPSTREAM AT SANTA ELENA CANYON PARKING LOT WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER BEGINS TO CLOSE ALL ROADS IN THE AREA. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 18.5 FEET ON OCT 11 2003. $$ TXC043-011715- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080920T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 815 PM CDT TUE SEP 30 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.5 FEET (5.9 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.9 FEET (5.8 METERS) BY THURSDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. FLOODING BEGINS TO OCCUR UPSTREAM IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS AT CASTOLON...AS STAGES AT EACH LOCATION ARE PRACTICALLY SYNONYMOUS. MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS AT THE GAGE SITE...BUT NO DAMAGE OCCURS. THE GAGE IS INACCESSIBLE...AS RIVER ROAD IS IMPASSABLE AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 19.5 FEET ON OCT 12 2003. $$ TXC043-011715- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080922T0230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 815 PM CDT TUE SEP 30 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.5 FEET (5.0 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 16.6 FEET (5.1 METERS) BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW THEN BEGIN TO SLOWLY FALL. * IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS)...MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. WATER PUMPS WILL BE SUBMERGED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 17.5 FEET ON SEP 29 1991. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 011525 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 1025 AM CDT WED OCT 01 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS... RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE DUE TO RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. WATER RELEASES FROM THE RESERVOIR WILL CONTINUE TO REMAIN STEADY OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS RESULTING IN NEARLY STEADY TO VERY SLOWLY FALLING RIVER LEVELS THROUGH THE WEEK. FUTURE FORECASTS WILL BE DEPENDENT ON THE AMOUNT OF WATER RELEASED FROM THE RESERVOIR. RAINFALL CHANCES REMAIN LOW THE NEXT FEW DAYS...BUT ANY RAINFALL ACROSS THE RIO GRANDE OR THE CONCHOS RIVER BASIN MAY CAUSE CHANGES TO THE CURRENTLY FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. FARM TO MARKET ROAD 170 BETWEEN PRESIDIO AND LAJITAS REMAINS CLOSE TO CONTINUED FLOODING ALONG THE RIO GRANDE. THIS HIGHWAY IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN CLOSED THROUGH THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED THIS EVENING. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-020725- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1025 AM CDT WED OCT 01 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET (4.2 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 13.8 FEET (4.2 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS)...MODERATE OVERBANK FLOODING BEGINS. FARMLAND NEAR THE RIVER WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER COULD BEGIN AFFECTING LOW LYING AREAS OF HIGHWAY 170. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 12.0 FEET ON AUG 22 2004. $$ TXC377-020724- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-081003T0000Z/ /PIOT2.1.DR.080908T2327Z.080916T0815Z.081002T1200Z.NR/ 1025 AM CDT WED OCT 01 2008 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL THURSDAY EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW. * UNTIL THURSDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.1 FEET (2.8 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS)...WATER BEGINS TO FLOW INTO THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 10.2 FEET ON OCT 6 1990. $$ TXC377-020724- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1025 AM CDT WED OCT 01 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.4 FEET (6.2 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 20.4 FEET (6.2 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS)...RIVER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES. THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES INUNDATES. EROSION OF THE LEVEE IS LIKELY. SEEPAGE OF WATER THROUGH THE LEVEE MAY RESULT IN FLOODING OF AREA FARM LAND. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 20.7 FEET ON OCT 22 1990. $$ TXC043-377-020724- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080920T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1025 AM CDT WED OCT 01 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 14.7 FEET (4.5 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 17.0 FEET (5.2 METERS)...THE PARK JUST DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE COMPLETELY FLOODS. $$ TXC043-020724- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080922T1215Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1025 AM CDT WED OCT 01 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.3 FEET (5.9 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 16.6 FEET (5.1 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS. COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND BEGINS TO FLOOD. RESTROOMS UPSTREAM AT SANTA ELENA CANYON PARKING LOT WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER BEGINS TO CLOSE ALL ROADS IN THE AREA. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 18.5 FEET ON OCT 11 2003. $$ TXC043-020724- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080920T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1025 AM CDT WED OCT 01 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.5 FEET (5.9 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.6 FEET (6.0 METERS) BY THIS EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. FLOODING BEGINS TO OCCUR UPSTREAM IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS AT CASTOLON...AS STAGES AT EACH LOCATION ARE PRACTICALLY SYNONYMOUS. MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS AT THE GAGE SITE...BUT NO DAMAGE OCCURS. THE GAGE IS INACCESSIBLE...AS RIVER ROAD IS IMPASSABLE AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 19.5 FEET ON OCT 12 2003. $$ TXC043-020724- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080922T0230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1025 AM CDT WED OCT 01 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.2 FEET (4.9 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 16.0 FEET (4.9 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS)...MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. WATER PUMPS WILL BE SUBMERGED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 17.5 FEET ON SEP 29 1991. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 020124 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 824 PM CDT WED OCT 01 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE DUE TO RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. AS RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON REMAIN STEADY...RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO HOLD STEADY THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. FUTURE FORECASTS WILL BE DEPENDENT ON THE AMOUNT OF WATER BEING RELEASED FROM THE RESERVOIR. ALTHOUGH RAINFALL CHANCES REMAIN LOW THROUGH THE WEEKEND...ANY RAINFALL THAT FALLS OVER THE RIO GRANDE OR ACROSS THE RIO CONCHOS BASIN MAY CAUSE CHANGES TO THE CURRENTLY FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. FARM TO MARKET ROAD 170 BETWEEN PRESIDIO AND LAJITAS REMAINS CLOSED DUE TO CONTINUED FLOODING ALONG THE RIO GRANDE. THIS HIGHWAY IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN CLOSED THROUGH THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED THURSDAY MORNING. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-021724- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 824 PM CDT WED OCT 01 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.9 FEET (4.2 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 13.8 FEET (4.2 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS)...MODERATE OVERBANK FLOODING BEGINS. FARMLAND NEAR THE RIVER WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER COULD BEGIN AFFECTING LOW LYING AREAS OF HIGHWAY 170. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 12.0 FEET ON AUG 22 2004. $$ TXC377-021724- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-081003T0000Z/ /PIOT2.1.DR.080908T2327Z.080916T0815Z.081002T1200Z.NR/ 824 PM CDT WED OCT 01 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW. * UNTIL THURSDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.1 FEET (2.8 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS)...WATER BEGINS TO FLOW INTO THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 10.2 FEET ON OCT 6 1990. $$ TXC377-021724- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 824 PM CDT WED OCT 01 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.4 FEET (6.2 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 20.4 FEET (6.2 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS)...RIVER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES. THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES INUNDATES. EROSION OF THE LEVEE IS LIKELY. SEEPAGE OF WATER THROUGH THE LEVEE MAY RESULT IN FLOODING OF AREA FARM LAND. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 20.7 FEET ON OCT 22 1990. $$ TXC043-377-021724- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080920T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 824 PM CDT WED OCT 01 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 14.6 FEET (4.5 METERS) BY FRIDAY MORNING AND THEN REMAIN STEADY. * IMPACT...AT 17.0 FEET (5.2 METERS)...THE PARK JUST DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE COMPLETELY FLOODS. $$ TXC043-021724- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080922T1215Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 824 PM CDT WED OCT 01 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.4 FEET (5.9 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 16.5 FEET (5.0 METERS) BY FRIDAY MORNING AND THEN REMAIN STEADY. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS. COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND BEGINS TO FLOOD. RESTROOMS UPSTREAM AT SANTA ELENA CANYON PARKING LOT WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER BEGINS TO CLOSE ALL ROADS IN THE AREA. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 18.5 FEET ON OCT 11 2003. $$ TXC043-021724- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080920T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 824 PM CDT WED OCT 01 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.5 FEET (5.9 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.7 FEET (5.7 METERS) BY FRIDAY MORNING AND THEN REMAIN STEADY. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. FLOODING BEGINS TO OCCUR UPSTREAM IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS AT CASTOLON...AS STAGES AT EACH LOCATION ARE PRACTICALLY SYNONYMOUS. MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS AT THE GAGE SITE...BUT NO DAMAGE OCCURS. THE GAGE IS INACCESSIBLE...AS RIVER ROAD IS IMPASSABLE AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 19.5 FEET ON OCT 12 2003. $$ TXC043-021724- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080922T0230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 824 PM CDT WED OCT 01 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.9 FEET (4.8 METERS) BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW THEN BEGIN SLOWLY FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS)...MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. WATER PUMPS WILL BE SUBMERGED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 17.5 FEET ON SEP 29 1991. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 021556 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 1056 AM CDT THU OCT 02 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS... RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT HEATH CANYON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE DUE TO RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. THE RIVER LEVEL AT PRESIDIO 7NW DROPPED BELOW FLOOD STAGE THIS MORNING AND IS EXPECTED TO STAY ELEVATED... BUT BELOW FLOOD STAGE THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. AS RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON REMAIN STEADY...RIVER LEVELS ARE FORECAST TO HOLD STEADY FROM THE INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AT PRESIDIO AND DOWNSTREAM THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. FUTURE FORECASTS WILL BE DEPENDENT ON THE AMOUNT OF WATER BEING RELEASED FROM THE RESERVOIR. ALTHOUGH RAINFALL CHANCES REMAIN LOW THROUGH THE WEEKEND...ANY RAINFALL THAT FALLS OVER THE RIO GRANDE OR ACROSS THE RIO CONCHOS BASIN MAY CAUSE CHANGES TO THE CURRENTLY FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. FARM TO MARKET ROAD 170 BETWEEN PRESIDIO AND LAJITAS REMAINS CLOSED DUE TO CONTINUED FLOODING ALONG THE RIO GRANDE. THIS HIGHWAY IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN CLOSED THROUGH THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED THURSDAY EVENING. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY...DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT...WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS...PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-030756- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1056 AM CDT THU OCT 02 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.6 FEET (4.2 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.4 FEET (4.1 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS)...MODERATE OVERBANK FLOODING BEGINS. FARMLAND NEAR THE RIVER WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER COULD BEGIN AFFECTING LOW LYING AREAS OF HIGHWAY 170. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 12.0 FEET ON AUG 22 2004. $$ TXC377-021626- /O.CAN.KMAF.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-081003T0000Z/ /PIOT2.1.DR.080908T2327Z.080916T0815Z.081002T1430Z.NR/ 1056 AM CDT THU OCT 02 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE RIO GRANDE ABOVE PRESIDIO 7NW. * AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT 9:30 AM THURSDAY. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO 8.5 FEET (2.6 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS)...WATER BEGINS TO FLOW INTO THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 10.2 FEET ON OCT 6 1990. $$ TXC377-030756- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1056 AM CDT THU OCT 02 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.3 FEET (6.2 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.7 FEET (6.3 METERS) BY TUESDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS)...RIVER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES. THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES INUNDATES. EROSION OF THE LEVEE IS LIKELY. SEEPAGE OF WATER THROUGH THE LEVEE MAY RESULT IN FLOODING OF AREA FARM LAND. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 20.7 FEET ON OCT 22 1990. $$ TXC043-377-030756- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080920T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1056 AM CDT THU OCT 02 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 14.6 FEET (4.5 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 17.0 FEET (5.2 METERS)...THE PARK JUST DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE COMPLETELY FLOODS. $$ TXC043-030755- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080922T1215Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1056 AM CDT THU OCT 02 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.8 FEET (6.0 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 16.6 FEET (5.1 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS. COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND BEGINS TO FLOOD. RESTROOMS UPSTREAM AT SANTA ELENA CANYON PARKING LOT WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER BEGINS TO CLOSE ALL ROADS IN THE AREA. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 18.5 FEET ON OCT 11 2003. $$ TXC043-030755- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080920T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1056 AM CDT THU OCT 02 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.5 FEET (5.9 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.6 FEET (6.0 METERS) BY THIS AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. FLOODING BEGINS TO OCCUR UPSTREAM IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS AT CASTOLON...AS STAGES AT EACH LOCATION ARE PRACTICALLY SYNONYMOUS. MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS AT THE GAGE SITE...BUT NO DAMAGE OCCURS. THE GAGE IS INACCESSIBLE...AS RIVER ROAD IS IMPASSABLE AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 19.5 FEET ON OCT 12 2003. $$ TXC043-030755- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080922T0230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1056 AM CDT THU OCT 02 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.4 FEET (4.7 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 15.1 FEET (4.6 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS)...MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. WATER PUMPS WILL BE SUBMERGED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 17.5 FEET ON SEP 29 1991. $$ TXC043-030755- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /HECT2.1.ER.081001T1952Z.081001T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1056 AM CDT THU OCT 02 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT HEATH CANYON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 6PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.8 FEET (6.3 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 20.7 FEET (6.3 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS)...MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. PROPERTY AND A FEW DWELLINGS OF LA LINDA...MEXICO BEGIN TO FLOOD. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 21.0 FEET ON SEP 1 1974. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 030109 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 809 PM CDT THU OCT 02 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE DUE TO REELASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN STEADY THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK WHICH WILL RESULT IN NEARLY STEADY RIVER LEVELS ALONG THE RIO GRANDE. ALL AREAS ARE FORECAST TO REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. FUTURE FORECASTS WILL BE DEPENDENT ON THE AMOUNT OF WATER BEING RELEASED FROM THE RESERVOIR. ALTHOUGH RAIN CHANCES REMAIN LOW THROUGH THE NEXT FEW DAYS...ANY RAINFALL THAT FALLS OVER THE RIO GRANDE OR THE RIO CONCHOS BASIN MAY CAUSE CHANGES TO THE CURRENTLY FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. FARM TO MARKET ROAD 170 BETWEEN PRESIDIO AND LAJITAS REMAINS CLOSED DUE TO CONTINUED FLOODING ALONG THE RIO GRANDE. THIS HIGHWAY IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN CLOSED THROUGH THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-031709- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 809 PM CDT THU OCT 02 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.5 FEET (4.1 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 13.4 FEET (4.1 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS)...MODERATE OVERBANK FLOODING BEGINS. FARMLAND NEAR THE RIVER WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER COULD BEGIN AFFECTING LOW LYING AREAS OF HIGHWAY 170. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 12.0 FEET ON AUG 22 2004. $$ TXC377-031709- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 809 PM CDT THU OCT 02 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.2 FEET (6.2 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 20.2 FEET (6.2 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS)...RIVER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES. THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES INUNDATES. EROSION OF THE LEVEE IS LIKELY. SEEPAGE OF WATER THROUGH THE LEVEE MAY RESULT IN FLOODING OF AREA FARM LAND. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 20.7 FEET ON OCT 22 1990. $$ TXC043-377-031709- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080920T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 809 PM CDT THU OCT 02 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 14.4 FEET (4.4 METERS) BY SATURDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 17.0 FEET (5.2 METERS)...THE PARK JUST DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE COMPLETELY FLOODS. $$ TXC043-031709- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080922T1215Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 809 PM CDT THU OCT 02 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.5 FEET (5.9 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 16.4 FEET (5.0 METERS) BY SATURDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS. COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND BEGINS TO FLOOD. RESTROOMS UPSTREAM AT SANTA ELENA CANYON PARKING LOT WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER BEGINS TO CLOSE ALL ROADS IN THE AREA. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 18.5 FEET ON OCT 11 2003. $$ TXC043-031709- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080920T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 809 PM CDT THU OCT 02 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.5 FEET (5.9 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.6 FEET (5.7 METERS) BY SATURDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. FLOODING BEGINS TO OCCUR UPSTREAM IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS AT CASTOLON...AS STAGES AT EACH LOCATION ARE PRACTICALLY SYNONYMOUS. MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS AT THE GAGE SITE...BUT NO DAMAGE OCCURS. THE GAGE IS INACCESSIBLE...AS RIVER ROAD IS IMPASSABLE AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 19.5 FEET ON OCT 12 2003. $$ TXC043-031709- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080922T0230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 809 PM CDT THU OCT 02 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 5PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.2 FEET (4.6 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 14.7 FEET (4.5 METERS) BY SATURDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS)...MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. WATER PUMPS WILL BE SUBMERGED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 17.0 FEET ON SEP 18 1974. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 031448 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 948 AM CDT FRI OCT 03 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE DUE TO REELASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN STEADY THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK WHICH WILL RESULT IN NEARLY STEADY RIVER LEVELS ALONG THE RIO GRANDE. MOST SITES ARE FORECAST TO REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. FUTURE FORECASTS WILL BE DEPENDENT ON THE AMOUNT OF WATER BEING RELEASED FROM THE RESERVOIR. ALTHOUGH RAIN CHANCES REMAIN LOW THROUGH THE NEXT FEW DAYS...ANY RAINFALL THAT FALLS OVER THE RIO GRANDE OR THE RIO CONCHOS BASIN MAY CAUSE CHANGES TO THE CURRENTLY FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. FARM TO MARKET ROAD 170 BETWEEN PRESIDIO AND LAJITAS REMAINS CLOSED DUE TO CONTINUED FLOODING ALONG THE RIO GRANDE. THIS HIGHWAY IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN CLOSED THROUGH THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED FRIDAY EVENING. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY...DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT...WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-040648- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 948 AM CDT FRI OCT 03 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.3 FEET (4.1 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 13.3 FEET (4.1 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS)...MODERATE OVERBANK FLOODING BEGINS. FARMLAND NEAR THE RIVER WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER COULD BEGIN AFFECTING LOW LYING AREAS OF HIGHWAY 170. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 12.0 FEET ON AUG 22 2004. $$ TXC377-040648- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 948 AM CDT FRI OCT 03 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.2 FEET (6.2 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 20.1 FEET (6.2 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS)...RIVER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES. THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES INUNDATES. EROSION OF THE LEVEE IS LIKELY. SEEPAGE OF WATER THROUGH THE LEVEE MAY RESULT IN FLOODING OF AREA FARM LAND. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 20.7 FEET ON OCT 22 1990. $$ TXC043-377-040648- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080920T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 948 AM CDT FRI OCT 03 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.3 FEET (4.4 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.9 FEET (4.2 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 17.0 FEET (5.2 METERS)...THE PARK JUST DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE COMPLETELY FLOODS. $$ TXC043-040648- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080922T1215Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 948 AM CDT FRI OCT 03 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.5 FEET (5.0 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 16.1 FEET (4.9 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS. COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND BEGINS TO FLOOD. RESTROOMS UPSTREAM AT SANTA ELENA CANYON PARKING LOT WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER BEGINS TO CLOSE ALL ROADS IN THE AREA. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 18.5 FEET ON OCT 11 2003. $$ TXC043-040648- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080920T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 948 AM CDT FRI OCT 03 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.5 FEET (5.6 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.2 FEET (5.5 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. FLOODING BEGINS TO OCCUR UPSTREAM IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS AT CASTOLON...AS STAGES AT EACH LOCATION ARE PRACTICALLY SYNONYMOUS. MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS AT THE GAGE SITE...BUT NO DAMAGE OCCURS. THE GAGE IS INACCESSIBLE...AS RIVER ROAD IS IMPASSABLE AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 19.5 FEET ON OCT 12 2003. $$ TXC043-040648- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080922T0230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 948 AM CDT FRI OCT 03 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.6 FEET (4.8 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 15.2 FEET (4.6 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS)...MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. WATER PUMPS WILL BE SUBMERGED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 17.5 FEET ON SEP 29 1991. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 040156 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 856 PM CDT FRI OCT 03 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE DUE TO RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. RELEASES FROM THE RESERVOIR ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN STEADY WHICH WILL RESULT IN VERY SLOWLY FALLING TO NEARLY STEADY RIVER LEVELS THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. MOST SITES ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN ABOVE ACTION STAGE THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. FUTURE FORECASTS WILL BE DEPENDENT ON THE AMOUNT OF WATER BEING RELEASED FROM THE RESERVOIR. ALTHOUGH RAIN CHANCES REMAIN LOW THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS...ANY RAINFALL MAY CAUSE CHANGES TO THE CURRENTLY FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED SATURDAY MORNING. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-041756- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 856 PM CDT FRI OCT 03 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.2 FEET (4.0 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 13.2 FEET (4.0 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS)...MODERATE OVERBANK FLOODING BEGINS. FARMLAND NEAR THE RIVER WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER COULD BEGIN AFFECTING LOW LYING AREAS OF HIGHWAY 170. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 12.0 FEET ON AUG 22 2004. $$ TXC377-041756- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 856 PM CDT FRI OCT 03 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.1 FEET (6.1 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 20.1 FEET (6.1 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS)...RIVER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES. THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES INUNDATES. EROSION OF THE LEVEE IS LIKELY. SEEPAGE OF WATER THROUGH THE LEVEE MAY RESULT IN FLOODING OF AREA FARM LAND. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 20.7 FEET ON OCT 22 1990. $$ TXC043-377-041756- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080920T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 856 PM CDT FRI OCT 03 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.9 FEET (4.2 METERS) BY SUNDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 17.0 FEET (5.2 METERS)...THE PARK JUST DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE COMPLETELY FLOODS. $$ TXC043-041756- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080922T1215Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 856 PM CDT FRI OCT 03 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.6 FEET (6.0 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 15.9 FEET (4.8 METERS) BY SUNDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS. COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND BEGINS TO FLOOD. RESTROOMS UPSTREAM AT SANTA ELENA CANYON PARKING LOT WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER BEGINS TO CLOSE ALL ROADS IN THE AREA. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 18.5 FEET ON OCT 11 2003. $$ TXC043-041756- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080920T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 856 PM CDT FRI OCT 03 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.4 FEET (5.9 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.0 FEET (5.5 METERS) BY SUNDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. FLOODING BEGINS TO OCCUR UPSTREAM IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS AT CASTOLON...AS STAGES AT EACH LOCATION ARE PRACTICALLY SYNONYMOUS. MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS AT THE GAGE SITE...BUT NO DAMAGE OCCURS. THE GAGE IS INACCESSIBLE...AS RIVER ROAD IS IMPASSABLE AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 19.5 FEET ON OCT 12 2003. $$ TXC043-041756- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080922T0230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 856 PM CDT FRI OCT 03 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 15.3 FEET (4.7 METERS) BY SUNDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS)...MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. WATER PUMPS WILL BE SUBMERGED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 17.5 FEET ON SEP 29 1991. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 041341 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 841 AM CDT SAT OCT 04 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS... RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE DUE TO RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. RELEASES FROM THE RESERVOIR ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN STEADY WHICH WILL RESULT IN VERY SLOWLY FALLING TO NEARLY STEADY RIVER LEVELS THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. MOST SITES ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN ABOVE ACTION STAGE THROUGH LATE NEXT WEEK. FUTURE FORECASTS WILL BE DEPENDENT ON THE AMOUNT OF WATER BEING RELEASED FROM THE RESERVOIR. ALTHOUGH RAIN CHANCES REMAIN LOW THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS...ANY RAINFALL MAY CAUSE CHANGES TO THE CURRENTLY FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED THIS AFTERNOON. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-050541- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 841 AM CDT SAT OCT 04 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.1 FEET (4.0 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.8 FEET (3.9 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS)...MODERATE OVERBANK FLOODING BEGINS. FARMLAND NEAR THE RIVER WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER COULD BEGIN AFFECTING LOW LYING AREAS OF HIGHWAY 170. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 12.0 FEET ON AUG 22 2004. $$ TXC377-050541- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 841 AM CDT SAT OCT 04 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL HOLD STEADY NEAR 20.1 FEET (6.1 METERS) THROUGH THE WEEK. * IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS)...RIVER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES. THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES INUNDATES. EROSION OF THE LEVEE IS LIKELY. SEEPAGE OF WATER THROUGH THE LEVEE MAY RESULT IN FLOODING OF AREA FARM LAND. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 20.7 FEET ON OCT 22 1990. $$ TXC043-377-050541- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-081009T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080920T1300Z.081007T1200Z.UU/ 841 AM CDT SAT OCT 04 2008 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL WEDNESDAY EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL WEDNESDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 17.0 FEET (5.2 METERS)...THE PARK JUST DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE COMPLETELY FLOODS. $$ TXC043-050541- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-081008T0600Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080922T1215Z.081006T1800Z.NR/ 841 AM CDT SAT OCT 04 2008 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.7 FEET (6.0 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS. COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND BEGINS TO FLOOD. RESTROOMS UPSTREAM AT SANTA ELENA CANYON PARKING LOT WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER BEGINS TO CLOSE ALL ROADS IN THE AREA. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 18.5 FEET ON OCT 11 2003. $$ TXC043-050541- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080920T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 841 AM CDT SAT OCT 04 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.5 FEET (5.9 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 17.3 FEET (5.3 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. FLOODING BEGINS TO OCCUR UPSTREAM IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS AT CASTOLON...AS STAGES AT EACH LOCATION ARE PRACTICALLY SYNONYMOUS. MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS AT THE GAGE SITE...BUT NO DAMAGE OCCURS. THE GAGE IS INACCESSIBLE...AS RIVER ROAD IS IMPASSABLE AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 19.5 FEET ON OCT 12 2003. $$ TXC043-050541- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080922T0230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 841 AM CDT SAT OCT 04 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.4 FEET (4.7 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 15.1 FEET (4.6 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS)...MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. WATER PUMPS WILL BE SUBMERGED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 17.0 FEET ON SEP 18 1974. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 050146 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 846 PM CDT SAT OCT 04 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE DUE TO RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. RELEASES FROM THE RESERVOIR ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN STEADY WHICH WILL RESULT IN VERY SLOWLY FALLING TO NEARLY STEADY RIVER LEVELS THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. MOST SITES ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN ABOVE ACTION STAGE THROUGH LATE NEXT WEEK. FUTURE FORECASTS WILL BE DEPENDENT ON THE AMOUNT OF WATER BEING RELEASED FROM THE RESERVOIR. ALTHOUGH RAIN CHANCES REMAIN LOW THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS...ANY RAINFALL MAY CAUSE CHANGES TO THE CURRENTLY FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-051746- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 846 PM CDT SAT OCT 04 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.6 FEET (3.8 METERS) BY MONDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS)...MODERATE OVERBANK FLOODING BEGINS. FARMLAND NEAR THE RIVER WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER COULD BEGIN AFFECTING LOW LYING AREAS OF HIGHWAY 170. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 12.0 FEET ON AUG 22 2004. $$ TXC377-051746- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 846 PM CDT SAT OCT 04 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.9 FEET (6.1 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS) BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS)...RIVER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES. THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES INUNDATES. EROSION OF THE LEVEE IS LIKELY. SEEPAGE OF WATER THROUGH THE LEVEE MAY RESULT IN FLOODING OF AREA FARM LAND. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 20.7 FEET ON OCT 22 1990. $$ TXC043-377-051746- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-081009T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080920T1300Z.081007T1200Z.UU/ 846 PM CDT SAT OCT 04 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL WEDNESDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 17.0 FEET (5.2 METERS)...THE PARK JUST DOWNSTREAM OF THE GAGE COMPLETELY FLOODS. $$ TXC043-051745- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-081008T0600Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080922T1215Z.081006T1800Z.NR/ 846 PM CDT SAT OCT 04 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.5 FEET (6.0 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY MONDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS. COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND BEGINS TO FLOOD. RESTROOMS UPSTREAM AT SANTA ELENA CANYON PARKING LOT WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER BEGINS TO CLOSE ALL ROADS IN THE AREA. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 18.5 FEET ON OCT 11 2003. $$ TXC043-051745- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080920T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 846 PM CDT SAT OCT 04 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.4 FEET (5.9 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 16.8 FEET (5.1 METERS) BY MONDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. FLOODING BEGINS TO OCCUR UPSTREAM IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS AT CASTOLON...AS STAGES AT EACH LOCATION ARE PRACTICALLY SYNONYMOUS. MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS AT THE GAGE SITE...BUT NO DAMAGE OCCURS. THE GAGE IS INACCESSIBLE...AS RIVER ROAD IS IMPASSABLE AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 19.5 FEET ON OCT 12 2003. $$ TXC043-051745- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080922T0230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 846 PM CDT SAT OCT 04 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.4 FEET (4.7 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 14.9 FEET (4.5 METERS) BY MONDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS)...MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. WATER PUMPS WILL BE SUBMERGED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 17.0 FEET ON SEP 18 1974. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 051353 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 853 AM CDT SUN OCT 05 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS... RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE DUE TO RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. RELEASES FROM THE RESERVOIR ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN STEADY WHICH WILL RESULT IN VERY SLOWLY FALLING TO NEARLY STEADY RIVER LEVELS THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. MOST SITES ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN ABOVE ACTION STAGE THROUGH LATE NEXT WEEK. FUTURE FORECASTS WILL BE DEPENDENT ON THE AMOUNT OF WATER BEING RELEASED FROM THE RESERVOIR. ALTHOUGH RAIN CHANCES REMAIN LOW THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS...ANY RAINFALL MAY CAUSE CHANGES TO THE CURRENTLY FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED THIS EVENING. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-060553- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 853 AM CDT SUN OCT 05 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET (3.9 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE HOLDING STEADY NEAR 12.9 FEET (3.9 METERS) BY THIS AFTERNOON. * IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS)...MODERATE OVERBANK FLOODING BEGINS. FARMLAND NEAR THE RIVER WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER COULD BEGIN AFFECTING LOW LYING AREAS OF HIGHWAY 170. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 12.0 FEET ON AUG 22 2004. $$ TXC377-060553- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 853 AM CDT SUN OCT 05 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.8 FEET (6.0 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE HOLDING STEADY NEAR 19.9 FEET (6.1 METERS) THIS AFTERNOON. * IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS)...RIVER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES. THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES INUNDATES. EROSION OF THE LEVEE IS LIKELY. SEEPAGE OF WATER THROUGH THE LEVEE MAY RESULT IN FLOODING OF AREA FARM LAND. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 20.7 FEET ON OCT 22 1990. $$ TXC043-377-060553- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-081008T1800Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080920T1300Z.081007T0600Z.UU/ 853 AM CDT SUN OCT 05 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.5 FEET (4.4 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY TUESDAY MORNING. $$ TXC043-060553- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-081007T1800Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080922T1215Z.081006T0600Z.NR/ 853 AM CDT SUN OCT 05 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.6 FEET (6.0 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS. COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND BEGINS TO FLOOD. RESTROOMS UPSTREAM AT SANTA ELENA CANYON PARKING LOT WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER BEGINS TO CLOSE ALL ROADS IN THE AREA. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 18.5 FEET ON OCT 11 2003. $$ TXC043-060553- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080920T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 853 AM CDT SUN OCT 05 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.5 FEET (5.9 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 16.7 FEET (5.1 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. FLOODING BEGINS TO OCCUR UPSTREAM IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS AT CASTOLON...AS STAGES AT EACH LOCATION ARE PRACTICALLY SYNONYMOUS. MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS AT THE GAGE SITE...BUT NO DAMAGE OCCURS. THE GAGE IS INACCESSIBLE...AS RIVER ROAD IS IMPASSABLE AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 19.5 FEET ON OCT 12 2003. $$ TXC043-060553- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080922T0230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 853 AM CDT SUN OCT 05 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.2 FEET (4.6 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 14.9 FEET (4.5 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS)...MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. WATER PUMPS WILL BE SUBMERGED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 17.0 FEET ON SEP 18 1974. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 060259 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 959 PM CDT SUN OCT 05 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS... RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE DUE TO RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. RELEASES FROM THE RESERVOIR ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN STEADY WHICH WILL RESULT IN VERY SLOWLY FALLING TO NEARLY STEADY RIVER LEVELS THROUGH NEXT WEEK. MOST SITES ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN ABOVE ACTION STAGE THROUGH LATE NEXT WEEK. FUTURE FORECASTS WILL BE DEPENDENT ON THE AMOUNT OF WATER BEING RELEASED FROM THE RESERVOIR. ALTHOUGH RAIN CHANCES REMAIN LOW THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS...ANY RAINFALL MAY CAUSE CHANGES TO THE CURRENTLY FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-061859- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 959 PM CDT SUN OCT 05 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.8 FEET (3.9 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 12.5 FEET (3.8 METERS) BY TUESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS)...MODERATE OVERBANK FLOODING BEGINS. FARMLAND NEAR THE RIVER WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER COULD BEGIN AFFECTING LOW LYING AREAS OF HIGHWAY 170. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 12.0 FEET ON AUG 22 2004. $$ TXC377-061859- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 959 PM CDT SUN OCT 05 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.8 FEET (6.0 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 19.8 FEET (6.0 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS)...RIVER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES. THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES INUNDATES. EROSION OF THE LEVEE IS LIKELY. SEEPAGE OF WATER THROUGH THE LEVEE MAY RESULT IN FLOODING OF AREA FARM LAND. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 20.7 FEET ON OCT 22 1990. $$ TXC043-377-061858- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-081008T1800Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080920T1300Z.081007T0600Z.UU/ 959 PM CDT SUN OCT 05 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.5 FEET (4.4 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY TUESDAY MORNING. $$ TXC043-061858- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-081008T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080922T1215Z.081006T1200Z.NR/ 959 PM CDT SUN OCT 05 2008 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.6 FEET (6.0 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS. COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND BEGINS TO FLOOD. RESTROOMS UPSTREAM AT SANTA ELENA CANYON PARKING LOT WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER BEGINS TO CLOSE ALL ROADS IN THE AREA. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 18.5 FEET ON OCT 11 2003. $$ TXC043-061858- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080920T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 959 PM CDT SUN OCT 05 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.4 FEET (5.9 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 16.4 FEET (5.0 METERS) BY TUESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. FLOODING BEGINS TO OCCUR UPSTREAM IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS AT CASTOLON...AS STAGES AT EACH LOCATION ARE PRACTICALLY SYNONYMOUS. MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS AT THE GAGE SITE...BUT NO DAMAGE OCCURS. THE GAGE IS INACCESSIBLE...AS RIVER ROAD IS IMPASSABLE AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 19.5 FEET ON OCT 12 2003. $$ TXC043-061858- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080922T0230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 959 PM CDT SUN OCT 05 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 14.8 FEET (4.5 METERS) BY TUESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS)...MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. WATER PUMPS WILL BE SUBMERGED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 17.0 FEET ON SEP 18 1974. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 061438 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 938 AM CDT MON OCT 06 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS... RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY FLOODING ALONG THE RIO GRANDE CONTINUES DUE TO RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. RELEASES ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN STEADY THROUGH MOST OF THE WEEK WHICH WILL RESULT IN SLOWLY FALLING TO NEARLY STEADY RIVER LEVELS. MOST SITES SHOULD STAY ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE WEEKEND. FUTURE FORECASTS WILL BE DEPENDENT ON THE AMOUNT OF WATER BEING RELEASED FROM THE RESERVOIR. RAIN CHANCES REMAIN LOW ACROSS THE AREA MOST OF THE WEEK...BUT ANY ADDITIONAL RAINFALL MAY CAUSE CHANGES TO THE CURRENTLY FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED LATER THIS EVENING. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-070638- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 938 AM CDT MON OCT 06 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.8 FEET (3.9 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 12.7 FEET (3.9 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS)...MODERATE OVERBANK FLOODING BEGINS. FARMLAND NEAR THE RIVER WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER COULD BEGIN AFFECTING LOW LYING AREAS OF HIGHWAY 170. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 12.0 FEET ON AUG 22 2004. $$ TXC377-070638- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 938 AM CDT MON OCT 06 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.8 FEET (6.0 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 19.8 FEET (6.0 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS)...RIVER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES. THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES INUNDATES. EROSION OF THE LEVEE IS LIKELY. SEEPAGE OF WATER THROUGH THE LEVEE MAY RESULT IN FLOODING OF AREA FARM LAND. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 20.7 FEET ON OCT 22 1990. $$ TXC043-377-070638- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080920T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 938 AM CDT MON OCT 06 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.5 FEET (4.4 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 14.3 FEET (4.4 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING AND THEN CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL. $$ TXC043-070638- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080922T1215Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 938 AM CDT MON OCT 06 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.8 FEET (6.0 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 16.2 FEET (4.9 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING AND THEN CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS. COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND BEGINS TO FLOOD. RESTROOMS UPSTREAM AT SANTA ELENA CANYON PARKING LOT WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER BEGINS TO CLOSE ALL ROADS IN THE AREA. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 18.5 FEET ON OCT 11 2003. $$ TXC043-070638- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080920T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 938 AM CDT MON OCT 06 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.4 FEET (5.9 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.6 FEET (5.7 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING AND THEN CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. FLOODING BEGINS TO OCCUR UPSTREAM IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS AT CASTOLON...AS STAGES AT EACH LOCATION ARE PRACTICALLY SYNONYMOUS. MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS AT THE GAGE SITE...BUT NO DAMAGE OCCURS. THE GAGE IS INACCESSIBLE...AS RIVER ROAD IS IMPASSABLE AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 19.5 FEET ON OCT 12 2003. $$ TXC043-070638- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080922T0230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 938 AM CDT MON OCT 06 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.9 FEET (4.5 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 14.8 FEET (4.5 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING AND THEN CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL. * IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS)...MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. WATER PUMPS WILL BE SUBMERGED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 13.0 FEET ON SEP 1 1968. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 070130 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 830 PM CDT MON OCT 06 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY FLOODING ALONG THE RIO GRANDE CONTINUES DUE TO RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. RELEASES ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN STEADY THROUGH MOST OF THE WEEK WHICH WILL RESULT IN SLOWLY FALLING TO NEARLY STEADY RIVER LEVELS. MOST SITES SHOULD STAY ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH THE WEEKEND. FUTURE FORECASTS WILL BE DEPENDENT ON THE AMOUNT OF WATER BEING RELEASED FROM THE RESERVOIR. RAIN CHANCES REMAIN LOW ACROSS THE AREA MOST OF THE WEEK...BUT ANY ADDITIONAL RAINFALL MAY CAUSE CHANGES TO THE CURRENTLY FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-071730- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 830 PM CDT MON OCT 06 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.7 FEET (3.9 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 12.7 FEET (3.9 METERS) THROUGH MIDNIGHT TOMORROW THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS)...MODERATE OVERBANK FLOODING BEGINS. FARMLAND NEAR THE RIVER WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER COULD BEGIN AFFECTING LOW LYING AREAS OF HIGHWAY 170. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 12.0 FEET ON AUG 22 2004. $$ TXC377-071730- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 830 PM CDT MON OCT 06 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.9 FEET (6.1 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 19.8 FEET (6.0 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS)...RIVER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES. THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES INUNDATES. EROSION OF THE LEVEE IS LIKELY. SEEPAGE OF WATER THROUGH THE LEVEE MAY RESULT IN FLOODING OF AREA FARM LAND. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 20.7 FEET ON OCT 22 1990. $$ TXC043-377-071729- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080920T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 830 PM CDT MON OCT 06 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.5 FEET (4.4 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 14.2 FEET (4.3 METERS) BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. $$ TXC043-071729- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080922T1215Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 830 PM CDT MON OCT 06 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.6 FEET (6.0 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 16.1 FEET (4.9 METERS) BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS. COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND BEGINS TO FLOOD. RESTROOMS UPSTREAM AT SANTA ELENA CANYON PARKING LOT WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER BEGINS TO CLOSE ALL ROADS IN THE AREA. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 18.5 FEET ON OCT 11 2003. $$ TXC043-071729- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080920T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 830 PM CDT MON OCT 06 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.4 FEET (5.9 METERS). * MAJOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.4 FEET (5.6 METERS) BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. FLOODING BEGINS TO OCCUR UPSTREAM IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS AT CASTOLON...AS STAGES AT EACH LOCATION ARE PRACTICALLY SYNONYMOUS. MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS AT THE GAGE SITE...BUT NO DAMAGE OCCURS. THE GAGE IS INACCESSIBLE...AS RIVER ROAD IS IMPASSABLE AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 19.5 FEET ON OCT 12 2003. $$ TXC043-071729- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080922T0230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 830 PM CDT MON OCT 06 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.8 FEET (4.5 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.8 FEET (4.5 METERS) THROUGH 1 PM CDT TOMORROW THEN BEGIN FALLING * IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS)...MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. WATER PUMPS WILL BE SUBMERGED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 13.0 FEET ON SEP 1 1968. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 071549 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 1049 AM CDT TUE OCT 07 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE DUE TO RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. RELEASE RATES FROM THE RESERVOIR REMAIN STEADY WHICH WILL RESULT IS SLOWLY FALLING TO NEARLY STEADY RIVER LEVELS THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. IN ADDITION...MOST SITES ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. FUTURE FOREASTS WILL BE DEPENDENT ON THE AMOUNT OF WATER BEING RELEASED FROM THE RESERVOIR AND ANY RAINFALL THAT FALLS ACROSS THE AREA THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. AN INCREASE IN RAIN CHANCES CAN BE EXPECTED BY THIS WEEKEND. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED LATER THIS EVENING. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-080749- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1049 AM CDT TUE OCT 07 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.7 FEET (3.9 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 12.7 FEET (3.9 METERS) BY THIS AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS)...MODERATE OVERBANK FLOODING BEGINS. FARMLAND NEAR THE RIVER WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER COULD BEGIN AFFECTING LOW LYING AREAS OF HIGHWAY 170. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 12.0 FEET ON AUG 22 2004. $$ TXC377-080749- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1049 AM CDT TUE OCT 07 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.8 FEET (6.0 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 19.8 FEET (6.0 METERS) TODAY AND THEN SLOWLY FALL. * IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS)...RIVER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES. THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES INUNDATES. EROSION OF THE LEVEE IS LIKELY. SEEPAGE OF WATER THROUGH THE LEVEE MAY RESULT IN FLOODING OF AREA FARM LAND. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 20.7 FEET ON OCT 22 1990. $$ TXC043-377-080749- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080920T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 1049 AM CDT TUE OCT 07 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET (4.3 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.0 FEET (4.3 METERS). $$ TXC043-080749- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080922T1215Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1049 AM CDT TUE OCT 07 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.9 FEET (6.1 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 17.0 FEET (5.2 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING AND THEN CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS. COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND BEGINS TO FLOOD. RESTROOMS UPSTREAM AT SANTA ELENA CANYON PARKING LOT WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER BEGINS TO CLOSE ALL ROADS IN THE AREA. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 18.5 FEET ON OCT 11 2003. $$ TXC043-080749- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080920T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1049 AM CDT TUE OCT 07 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.1 FEET (5.9 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.0 FEET (5.5 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING AND THEN CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL. * IMPACT...AT 18.1 FEET (5.5 METERS)...MODERATE FLOODING OCCURS...ROADS THAT LEAD TO COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND AND RIVER ROAD MAY FLOOD. STAGES ARE PRACTICALLY SYNONYMOUS WITH THE GAGE AT COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS AT CASTOLON (CSST2). CATTLE ALSO GRAZE IN THE LOWLANDS...AND MAY BE THREATENED. $$ TXC043-080748- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080922T0230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1049 AM CDT TUE OCT 07 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.7 FEET (4.5 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 14.3 FEET (4.4 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING AND THEN CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL. * IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS)...MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. WATER PUMPS WILL BE SUBMERGED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 13.0 FEET ON SEP 1 1968. $$
000 WGUS44 KMAF 080203 FLWMAF BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED FLOOD WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 903 PM CDT TUE OCT 07 2008 ...FORECAST FLOODING CHANGED FROM MINOR TO MODERATE SEVERITY FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS... RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIVER LEVELS ALONG THE RIO GRANDE NEAR PRESIDIO REMAIN HIGH THIS EVENING...AND HAVE INCREASED SLIGHTLY OVER THE LAST 12 HOURS. RECENT RAINFALL HAS RESULTED IN THESE INCREASES. MODERATE FLOODING IS NOW FORECAST AND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE WEEK. ANY ADDITIONAL HEAVY RAINFALL LATER THIS WEEK WILL ALSO RESULT IN CHANGES TO THE CURRENT FORECAST. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. TXC377-081803- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 903 PM CDT TUE OCT 07 2008 ...FORECAST FLOODING INCREASED FROM MINOR TO MODERATE SEVERITY... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.6 FEET (3.9 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.7 FEET (4.2 METERS) BY SUNDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS)...MODERATE OVERBANK FLOODING BEGINS. FARMLAND NEAR THE RIVER WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER COULD BEGIN AFFECTING LOW LYING AREAS OF HIGHWAY 170. $$ TXC377-081803- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 903 PM CDT TUE OCT 07 2008 ...FORECAST FLOODING INCREASED FROM MINOR TO MODERATE SEVERITY... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.8 FEET (6.0 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 20.4 FEET (6.2 METERS) BY SUNDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS)...RIVER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES. THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES INUNDATES. EROSION OF THE LEVEE IS LIKELY. SEEPAGE OF WATER THROUGH THE LEVEE MAY RESULT IN FLOODING OF AREA FARM LAND. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 081459 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 959 AM CDT WED OCT 08 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE DUE TO RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. RELEASE RATES HAVE BEEN SLOWLY FALLING OVER THE PAST FEW DAYS WHICH WILL RESULT IN SLOWLY FALLING TO NEARLY STEADY RIVER LEVELS. ALL OF THE SITES ARE FORECAST TO REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. FUTURE FORECASTS WILL BE DEPENDENT ON THE AMOUNT OF WATER BEING RELEASED FROM THE RESERVOIR. IN ADDITION...A SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAINFALL IS FORECAST FOR THE AREA THIS WEEKEND AND EARLY NEXT WEEK. ANY RAINFALL THAT FALLS ACROSS THE AREA MAY CAUSE CHANGES TO THE CURRENTLY FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS ARE EXPECTED THIS EVENING. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-090659- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 959 AM CDT WED OCT 08 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.6 FEET (3.9 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 12.8 FEET (3.9 METERS) BY THIS AFTERNOON AND THEN HOLD STEADY. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS)...MODERATE OVERBANK FLOODING BEGINS. FARMLAND NEAR THE RIVER WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER COULD BEGIN AFFECTING LOW LYING AREAS OF HIGHWAY 170. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 12.0 FEET ON AUG 22 2004. $$ TXC377-090658- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 959 AM CDT WED OCT 08 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.8 FEET (6.0 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 19.8 FEET (6.0 METERS) BY THIS AFTERNOON AND THEN HOLD STEADY. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS)...RIVER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES. THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES INUNDATES. EROSION OF THE LEVEE IS LIKELY. SEEPAGE OF WATER THROUGH THE LEVEE MAY RESULT IN FLOODING OF AREA FARM LAND. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 20.7 FEET ON OCT 22 1990. $$ TXC043-377-090658- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080920T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 959 AM CDT WED OCT 08 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET (4.3 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.0 FEET (4.3 METERS). $$ TXC043-090658- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080922T1215Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 959 AM CDT WED OCT 08 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.0 FEET (5.2 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 17.0 FEET (5.2 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS. COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND BEGINS TO FLOOD. RESTROOMS UPSTREAM AT SANTA ELENA CANYON PARKING LOT WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER BEGINS TO CLOSE ALL ROADS IN THE AREA. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 18.5 FEET ON OCT 11 2003. $$ TXC043-090658- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080920T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 959 AM CDT WED OCT 08 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.0 FEET (5.5 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 18.0 FEET (5.5 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. FLOODING BEGINS TO OCCUR UPSTREAM IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS AT CASTOLON...AS STAGES AT EACH LOCATION ARE PRACTICALLY SYNONYMOUS. MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS AT THE GAGE SITE...BUT NO DAMAGE OCCURS. THE GAGE IS INACCESSIBLE...AS RIVER ROAD IS IMPASSABLE AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 17.1 FEET ON JUL 26 2004. $$ TXC043-090658- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080922T0230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 959 AM CDT WED OCT 08 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.6 FEET (4.4 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.4 FEET (4.4 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS)...MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. WATER PUMPS WILL BE SUBMERGED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 13.0 FEET ON SEP 1 1968. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 090133 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 833 PM CDT WED OCT 08 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE DUE TO RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. RELEASE RATES HAVE BEEN SLOWLY FALLING OVER THE PAST FEW DAYS WHICH WILL RESULT IN SLOWLY FALLING TO NEARLY STEADY RIVER LEVELS. ALL OF THE SITES ARE FORECAST TO REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. FUTURE FORECASTS WILL BE DEPENDENT ON THE AMOUNT OF WATER BEING RELEASED FROM THE RESERVOIR. IN ADDITION...A SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAINFALL IS FORECAST FOR THE AREA THIS WEEKEND AND EARLY NEXT WEEK. ANY RAINFALL THAT OCCURS OVER THE REGION MAY CAUSE CHANGES TO THE CURRENTLY FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-091733- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 833 PM CDT WED OCT 08 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.7 FEET (3.9 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 12.7 FEET (3.9 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS)...MODERATE OVERBANK FLOODING BEGINS. FARMLAND NEAR THE RIVER WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER COULD BEGIN AFFECTING LOW LYING AREAS OF HIGHWAY 170. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 12.0 FEET ON AUG 22 2004. $$ TXC377-091733- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 833 PM CDT WED OCT 08 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.9 FEET (6.1 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 19.9 FEET (6.1 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS)...RIVER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES. THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES INUNDATES. EROSION OF THE LEVEE IS LIKELY. SEEPAGE OF WATER THROUGH THE LEVEE MAY RESULT IN FLOODING OF AREA FARM LAND. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 20.7 FEET ON OCT 22 1990. $$ TXC043-377-091733- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080920T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 833 PM CDT WED OCT 08 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET (4.3 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.0 FEET (4.3 METERS). $$ TXC043-091733- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080922T1215Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 833 PM CDT WED OCT 08 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.0 FEET (5.2 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 17.0 FEET (5.2 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS. COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND BEGINS TO FLOOD. RESTROOMS UPSTREAM AT SANTA ELENA CANYON PARKING LOT WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER BEGINS TO CLOSE ALL ROADS IN THE AREA. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 18.5 FEET ON OCT 11 2003. $$ TXC043-091733- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080920T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 833 PM CDT WED OCT 08 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.0 FEET (5.5 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 18.0 FEET (5.5 METERS) THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. FLOODING BEGINS TO OCCUR UPSTREAM IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS AT CASTOLON...AS STAGES AT EACH LOCATION ARE PRACTICALLY SYNONYMOUS. MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS AT THE GAGE SITE...BUT NO DAMAGE OCCURS. THE GAGE IS INACCESSIBLE...AS RIVER ROAD IS IMPASSABLE AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 17.1 FEET ON JUL 26 2004. $$ TXC043-091733- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080922T0230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 833 PM CDT WED OCT 08 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.5 FEET (4.4 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 14.5 FEET (4.4 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS)...MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. WATER PUMPS WILL BE SUBMERGED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 13.0 FEET ON SEP 1 1968. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 091529 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 1029 AM CDT THU OCT 09 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS... RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE DUE TO RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. RELEASES REMAIN STEADY WHICH WILL RESULT IN SLOWLY FALLING TO NEARLY STEADY RIVER LEVELS THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. MOST SITES ARE FORECAST TO REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. FUTURE FORECASTS WILL BE DEPENDENT ON THE AMOUNT OF WATER BEING RELEASED FROM LUIS LEON. IN ADDITION...RAINFALL CHANCES BEGIN TO INCREASE ACROSS THE AREA OVER THE WEEKEND AND EARLY NEXT WEEK. ANY RAINFALL ACROSS THE RIO CONCHOS BASIN OR OVER THE RIO GRANDE MAY CAUSE CHANGES TO THE CURRENTLY FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED LATER THIS EVENING. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-100729- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1029 AM CDT THU OCT 09 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.6 FEET (3.8 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 10.8 FEET (3.3 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING AND THEN HOLD STEADY. * IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS)...MODERATE OVERBANK FLOODING BEGINS. FARMLAND NEAR THE RIVER WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER COULD BEGIN AFFECTING LOW LYING AREAS OF HIGHWAY 170. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 12.0 FEET ON AUG 22 2004. $$ TXC377-100729- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1029 AM CDT THU OCT 09 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.3 FEET (5.9 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 18.2 FEET (5.5 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING AND THEN HOLD STEADY. * IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS)...RIVER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES. THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES INUNDATES. EROSION OF THE LEVEE IS LIKELY. SEEPAGE OF WATER THROUGH THE LEVEE MAY RESULT IN FLOODING OF AREA FARM LAND. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 20.7 FEET ON OCT 22 1990. $$ TXC043-377-100729- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-081011T2100Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080920T1300Z.081010T0900Z.UU/ 1029 AM CDT THU OCT 09 2008 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SATURDAY AFTERNOON...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL SATURDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET (4.3 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY TOMORROW. $$ TXC043-100729- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080922T1215Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1029 AM CDT THU OCT 09 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.0 FEET (5.2 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 16.4 FEET (5.0 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING AND CONTINUE TO SLOWLY FALL. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS. COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND BEGINS TO FLOOD. RESTROOMS UPSTREAM AT SANTA ELENA CANYON PARKING LOT WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER BEGINS TO CLOSE ALL ROADS IN THE AREA. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 18.5 FEET ON OCT 11 2003. $$ TXC043-100729- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080920T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 1029 AM CDT THU OCT 09 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.0 FEET (5.2 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 18.1 FEET (5.5 METERS) BY THIS EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. FLOODING BEGINS TO OCCUR UPSTREAM IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS AT CASTOLON...AS STAGES AT EACH LOCATION ARE PRACTICALLY SYNONYMOUS. MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS AT THE GAGE SITE...BUT NO DAMAGE OCCURS. THE GAGEIS INACCESSIBLE...AS RIVER ROAD IS IMPASSABLE AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 17.1 FEET ON JUL 26 2004. $$ TXC043-100729- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-081012T1434Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080922T0230Z.081011T0234Z.NR/ 1029 AM CDT THU OCT 09 2008 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SUNDAY MORNING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * UNTIL SUNDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.5 FEET (4.4 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS)...MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. WATER PUMPS WILL BE SUBMERGED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 13.0 FEET ON SEP 1 1968. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 100105 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 805 PM CDT THU OCT 09 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS... RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE DUE TO RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. RELEASES REMAIN STEADY WHICH WILL RESULT IN SLOWLY FALLING TO NEARLY STEADY RIVER LEVELS THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. MOST SITES ARE FORECAST TO REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. FUTURE FORECASTS WILL BE DEPENDENT ON THE AMOUNT OF WATER BEING RELEASED FROM LUIS LEON. IN ADDITION...RAINFALL CHANCES BEGIN TO INCREASE ACROSS THE AREA OVER THE WEEKEND AND EARLY NEXT WEEK. ANY RAINFALL ACROSS THE RIO CONCHOS BASIN OR OVER THE RIO GRANDE MAY CAUSE CHANGES TO THE CURRENTLY FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-101705- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 805 PM CDT THU OCT 09 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.1 FEET (3.7 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 10.3 FEET (3.1 METERS) BY SATURDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS)...MODERATE OVERBANK FLOODING BEGINS. FARMLAND NEAR THE RIVER WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER COULD BEGIN AFFECTING LOW LYING AREAS OF HIGHWAY 170. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 12.0 FEET ON AUG 22 2004. $$ TXC377-101705- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 805 PM CDT THU OCT 09 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.7 FEET (5.7 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 18.2 FEET (5.5 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS)...RIVER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES. THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES INUNDATES. EROSION OF THE LEVEE IS LIKELY. SEEPAGE OF WATER THROUGH THE LEVEE MAY RESULT IN FLOODING OF AREA FARM LAND. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 20.7 FEET ON OCT 22 1990. $$ TXC043-377-101705- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-081012T0400Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080920T1300Z.081010T1600Z.UU/ 805 PM CDT THU OCT 09 2008 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SATURDAY EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL SATURDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET (4.3 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW LATE MORNING. $$ TXC043-101705- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080922T1215Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 805 PM CDT THU OCT 09 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.0 FEET (5.2 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE FALLING TO NEAR 17.4 FEET (5.3 METERS) BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS. COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND BEGINS TO FLOOD. RESTROOMS UPSTREAM AT SANTA ELENA CANYON PARKING LOT WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER BEGINS TO CLOSE ALL ROADS IN THE AREA. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 18.5 FEET ON OCT 11 2003. $$ TXC043-101705- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080920T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 805 PM CDT THU OCT 09 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.0 FEET (5.2 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE FALLING TO NEAR 18.7 FEET (5.7 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. FLOODING BEGINS TO OCCUR UPSTREAM IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS AT CASTOLON...AS STAGES AT EACH LOCATION ARE PRACTICALLY SYNONYMOUS. MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS AT THE GAGE SITE...BUT NO DAMAGE OCCURS. THE GAGE IS INACCESSIBLE...AS RIVER ROAD IS IMPASSABLE AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 17.1 FEET ON JUL 26 2004. $$ TXC043-101705- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-081012T1845Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080922T0230Z.081011T0645Z.NR/ 805 PM CDT THU OCT 09 2008 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.5 FEET (4.4 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE FALLING TO NEAR 14.6 FEET (4.5 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE EARLY SATURDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS)...MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. WATER PUMPS WILL BE SUBMERGED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 13.0 FEET ON SEP 1 1968. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 101420 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 920 AM CDT FRI OCT 10 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS... RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE DUE TO RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. RELEASES HAVE REMAINED FAIRLY STEADY OVER THE PAST FEW DAYS WHICH HAS RESULTED IN NEARLY STEADY TO SLOWLY FALLING RIVER LEVELS. MOST SITES ARE FORECAST TO REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. FUTURE FORECASTS WILL BE DEPENDENT ON THE AMOUNT OF WATER BEING RELEASED FROM THE RESERVOIR. RAIN CHANCES BEGIN TO INCREASE TOMORROW THOUGH THE WEEKEND. LOCALLY HEAVY RAINFALL WILL BE POSSIBLE AND ANY RAINFALL THAT FALLS ACROSS THE AREA MAY CAUSE CHANGES TO THE CURRENTLY FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED LATER THIS EVENING. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-110620- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 920 AM CDT FRI OCT 10 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.8 FEET (3.6 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 11.8 FEET (3.6 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 11.0 FEET (3.4 METERS)...MINOR FLOODING ALONG THE RIVER. IRRIGATION PUMPS MAY NEED TO BE REMOVED. NO THREATS TO HOMES OR OTHER STRUCTURES IS KNOWN TO OCCUR. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 12.0 FEET ON AUG 22 2004. $$ TXC377-110620- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 920 AM CDT FRI OCT 10 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.7 FEET (5.7 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 18.8 FEET (5.7 METERS) BY THIS AFTERNOON THEN REMAIN STEADY. * IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS)...RIVER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES. THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES INUNDATES. EROSION OF THE LEVEE IS LIKELY. SEEPAGE OF WATER THROUGH THE LEVEE MAY RESULT IN FLOODING OF AREA FARM LAND. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 20.7 FEET ON OCT 22 1990. $$ TXC043-377-110620- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080920T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 920 AM CDT FRI OCT 10 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET (4.3 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.2 FEET (4.0 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. $$ TXC043-110620- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080922T1215Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 920 AM CDT FRI OCT 10 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.0 FEET (5.2 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 17.1 FEET (5.2 METERS) BY THIS AFTERNOON AND THEN REMAIN STEADY. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS. COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND BEGINS TO FLOOD. RESTROOMS UPSTREAM AT SANTA ELENA CANYON PARKING LOT WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER BEGINS TO CLOSE ALL ROADS IN THE AREA. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 18.5 FEET ON OCT 11 2003. $$ TXC043-110619- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080920T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 920 AM CDT FRI OCT 10 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.0 FEET (5.2 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 17.0 FEET (5.2 METERS) AND THEN SLOWLY FALL. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. FLOODING BEGINS TO OCCUR UPSTREAM IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS AT CASTOLON...AS STAGES AT EACH LOCATION ARE PRACTICALLY SYNONYMOUS. MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS AT THE GAGE SITE...BUT NO DAMAGE OCCURS. THE GAGE IS INACCESSIBLE...AS RIVER ROAD IS IMPASSABLE AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 17.1 FEET ON JUL 26 2004. $$ TXC043-110619- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080922T0230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 920 AM CDT FRI OCT 10 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 FEET (4.4 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.9 FEET (4.2 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS)...MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. WATER PUMPS WILL BE SUBMERGED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 13.0 FEET ON SEP 1 1968. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 110106 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 806 PM CDT FRI OCT 10 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE DUE TO RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. RELEASES HAVE REMAINED FAIRLY STEADY OVER THE PAST FEW DAYS WHICH HAS RESULTED IN NEARLY STEADY TO SLOWLY FALLING RIVER LEVELS. MOST SITES ARE FORECAST TO REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. FUTURE FORECASTS WILL BE DEPENDENT ON THE AMOUNT OF WATER BEING RELEASED FROM THE RESERVOIR. RAIN CHANCES BEGIN TO INCREASE TOMORROW THOUGH THE WEEKEND. LOCALLY HEAVY RAINFALL WILL BE POSSIBLE AND ANY RAINFALL THAT FALLS ACROSS THE AREA MAY CAUSE CHANGES TO THE CURRENTLY FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-111706- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 806 PM CDT FRI OCT 10 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.7 FEET (3.6 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 11.6 FEET (3.5 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 11.0 FEET (3.4 METERS)...MINOR FLOODING ALONG THE RIVER. IRRIGATION PUMPS MAY NEED TO BE REMOVED. NO THREATS TO HOMES OR OTHER STRUCTURES IS KNOWN TO OCCUR. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 12.0 FEET ON AUG 22 2004. $$ TXC377-111706- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 806 PM CDT FRI OCT 10 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.6 FEET (5.7 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 18.5 FEET (5.6 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS)...RIVER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES. THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES INUNDATES. EROSION OF THE LEVEE IS LIKELY. SEEPAGE OF WATER THROUGH THE LEVEE MAY RESULT IN FLOODING OF AREA FARM LAND. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 16.6 FEET ON MAR 23 2004. $$ TXC043-377-111705- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080920T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 806 PM CDT FRI OCT 10 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET (4.3 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.3 FEET (4.1 METERS) BY SUNDAY MORNING. $$ TXC043-111705- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080922T1215Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 806 PM CDT FRI OCT 10 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.0 FEET (5.2 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 16.3 FEET (5.0 METERS) BY SUNDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS. COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND BEGINS TO FLOOD. RESTROOMS UPSTREAM AT SANTA ELENA CANYON PARKING LOT WILL BE INUNDATED. WATER BEGINS TO CLOSE ALL ROADS IN THE AREA. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 18.5 FEET ON OCT 11 2003. $$ TXC043-111705- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080920T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 806 PM CDT FRI OCT 10 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.0 FEET (5.2 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE FALLING TO NEAR 17.8 FEET (5.4 METERS) BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. FLOODING BEGINS TO OCCUR UPSTREAM IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS AT CASTOLON...AS STAGES AT EACH LOCATION ARE PRACTICALLY SYNONYMOUS. MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS AT THE GAGE SITE...BUT NO DAMAGE OCCURS. THE GAGE IS INACCESSIBLE...AS RIVER ROAD IS IMPASSABLE AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 17.1 FEET ON JUL 26 2004. $$ TXC043-111705- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080922T0230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 806 PM CDT FRI OCT 10 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.4 FEET (4.4 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.4 FEET (4.1 METERS) BY SUNDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS)...MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. WATER PUMPS WILL BE SUBMERGED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 13.0 FEET ON SEP 1 1968. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 111458 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 958 AM CDT SAT OCT 11 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIVER LEVELS REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE THIS MORNING DUE TO CONTINUED RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. RELEASE RATES FROM THE RESERVOIR ARE STILL DECREASING. HOWEVER...RECENT RAINFALL OCCURRING NEAR THE RESERVOIR LAST NIGHT MAY HAVE DECREASED ITS CAPACITY ONCE AGAIN...AND COULD RESULT IN CHANGES TO THE CURRENT RIVER LEVEL FORECASTS IF THE AMOUNT OF WATER BEING RELEASED FROM THE RESERVOIR INCREASES. IN ADDITION...SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE OVER THE BIG BEND REGION THIS WEEKEND. THIS MAY ALSO RESULT IN CHANGES TO THE CURRENTLY FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED TONIGHT. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-120658- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 958 AM CDT SAT OCT 11 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.4 FEET (3.5 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 11.0 FEET (3.4 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 11.0 FEET (3.4 METERS)...MINOR FLOODING ALONG THE RIVER. IRRIGATION PUMPS MAY NEED TO BE REMOVED. NO THREATS TO HOMES OR OTHER STRUCTURES IS KNOWN TO OCCUR. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 9.7 FEET ON JUL 15 2007. $$ TXC377-120658- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 958 AM CDT SAT OCT 11 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.3 FEET (5.6 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 18.3 FEET (5.6 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS)...RIVER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES. THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES INUNDATES. EROSION OF THE LEVEE IS LIKELY. SEEPAGE OF WATER THROUGH THE LEVEE MAY RESULT IN FLOODING OF AREA FARM LAND. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 16.6 FEET ON MAR 23 2004. $$ TXC043-377-120658- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080920T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 958 AM CDT SAT OCT 11 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET (4.3 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.4 FEET (4.1 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. $$ TXC043-120658- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080922T1215Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 958 AM CDT SAT OCT 11 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.6 FEET (5.1 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 16.4 FEET (5.0 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS)...MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. THE ROAD BETWEEN SANTA ELENA CANYON AND COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND IN THE BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK BEGINS TO FLOOD. THE PARKING LOT AT SANTA ELENA CANYON WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD AND NATURE TRAIL INTO THE CANYON WILL BE CUTOFF. CAMPERS IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND NEED TO REMAIN ALERT TO POSSIBLE EVACUATION PROCEDURES. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 18.5 FEET ON OCT 11 2003. $$ TXC043-120658- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080920T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 958 AM CDT SAT OCT 11 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.5 FEET (5.3 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 17.2 FEET (5.2 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. FLOODING BEGINS TO OCCUR UPSTREAM IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS AT CASTOLON...AS STAGES AT EACH LOCATION ARE PRACTICALLY SYNONYMOUS. MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS AT THE GAGE SITE...BUT NO DAMAGE OCCURS. THE GAGE IS INACCESSIBLE...AS RIVER ROAD IS IMPASSABLE AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 17.1 FEET ON JUL 26 2004. $$ TXC043-120658- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080922T0230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 958 AM CDT SAT OCT 11 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 FEET (4.2 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.4 FEET (4.1 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE WATER PUMPS MAINTAINED BY THE PARK SERVICE THAT ARE USED TO WATER THE CAMPGROUNDS AND TO PROVIDE WATER TO THE EMPLOYEE LIVING QUARTERS. IT MAY BE NECESSARY FOR PARK PERSONNEL TO REMOVE THE WATER PUMPS. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 13.0 FEET ON SEP 1 1968. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 120055 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 755 PM CDT SAT OCT 11 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIVER LEVELS REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE DUE TO CONTINUED RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. RELEASE RATES FROM THE RESERVOIR ARE STILL DECREASING. HOWEVER...RECENT RAINFALL OCCURRING NEAR THE RESERVOIR MAY DECREASE ITS CAPACITY ONCE AGAIN...AND COULD RESULT IN CHANGES TO THE CURRENT RIVER LEVEL FORECASTS IF THE AMOUNT OF WATER BEING RELEASED FROM THE RESERVOIR INCREASES. IN ADDITION...SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE OVER THE BIG BEND REGION THIS WEEKEND. THIS MAY ALSO RESULT IN CHANGES TO THE CURRENTLY FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. RIVER LEVELS ARE HIGH. RANCHERS AND FARMERS SHOULD MOVE LIVESTOCK AND MACHINERY AWAY FROM FLOOD PRONE AREAS IF TIME PERMITS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-121655- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 755 PM CDT SAT OCT 11 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.2 FEET (3.4 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 11.1 FEET (3.4 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 11.0 FEET (3.4 METERS)...MINOR FLOODING ALONG THE RIVER. IRRIGATION PUMPS MAY NEED TO BE REMOVED. NO THREATS TO HOMES OR OTHER STRUCTURES IS KNOWN TO OCCUR. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 9.7 FEET ON JUL 15 2007. $$ TXC377-121655- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 755 PM CDT SAT OCT 11 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.0 FEET (5.5 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 18.0 FEET (5.5 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET (6.1 METERS)...RIVER REMAINS BETWEEN LEVEES. THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES INUNDATES. EROSION OF THE LEVEE IS LIKELY. SEEPAGE OF WATER THROUGH THE LEVEE MAY RESULT IN FLOODING OF AREA FARM LAND. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 16.6 FEET ON MAR 23 2004. $$ TXC043-377-121655- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080920T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 755 PM CDT SAT OCT 11 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET (4.3 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 13.4 FEET (4.1 METERS) BY MONDAY MORNING. $$ TXC043-121655- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080922T1215Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 755 PM CDT SAT OCT 11 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.6 FEET (5.1 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 16.1 FEET (4.9 METERS) BY MONDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS)...MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. THE ROAD BETWEEN SANTA ELENA CANYON AND COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND IN THE BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK BEGINS TO FLOOD. THE PARKING LOT AT SANTA ELENA CANYON WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD AND NATURE TRAIL INTO THE CANYON WILL BE CUTOFF. CAMPERS IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND NEED TO REMAIN ALERT TO POSSIBLE EVACUATION PROCEDURES. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 18.5 FEET ON OCT 11 2003. $$ TXC043-121654- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080920T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 755 PM CDT SAT OCT 11 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.5 FEET (5.3 METERS). * MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE FALLING TO NEAR 17.8 FEET (5.4 METERS) BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. * IMPACT...AT 19.0 FEET (5.8 METERS)...MAJOR LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. FLOODING BEGINS TO OCCUR UPSTREAM IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS AT CASTOLON...AS STAGES AT EACH LOCATION ARE PRACTICALLY SYNONYMOUS. MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS AT THE GAGE SITE...BUT NO DAMAGE OCCURS. THE GAGE IS INACCESSIBLE...AS RIVER ROAD IS IMPASSABLE AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 17.1 FEET ON JUL 26 2004. $$ TXC043-121654- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080922T0230Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 755 PM CDT SAT OCT 11 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.5 FEET (4.1 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE FALLING TO NEAR 13.5 FEET (4.1 METERS) BY TOMORROW. * IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE WATER PUMPS MAINTAINED BY THE PARK SERVICE THAT ARE USED TO WATER THE CAMPGROUNDS AND TO PROVIDE WATER TO THE EMPLOYEE LIVING QUARTERS. IT MAY BE NECESSARY FOR PARK PERSONNEL TO REMOVE THE WATER PUMPS. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 13.0 FEET ON SEP 1 1968. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 121430 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 930 AM CDT SUN OCT 12 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS... RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIVER LEVELS REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGES THIS MORNING ALONG THE RIO GRANDE DUE TO CONTINUED RELEASES FROM THE LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. A COUPLE OF LOCATIONS WILL DROP BELOW FLOOD STAGES THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING. HOWEVER...ANY SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL OVER THE REGION WILL RESULT IN CHANGES TO THE CURRENTLY FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. RAIN CHANCES WILL REMAIN ABOVE 30 PERCENT THROUGH MONDAY FOR THE PRESIDIO RIVER VALLEY. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED TONIGHT. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-130630- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 930 AM CDT SUN OCT 12 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.8 FEET (3.3 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 10.8 FEET (3.3 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 11.0 FEET (3.4 METERS)...MINOR FLOODING ALONG THE RIVER. IRRIGATION PUMPS MAY NEED TO BE REMOVED. NO THREATS TO HOMES OR OTHER STRUCTURES IS KNOWN TO OCCUR. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 9.7 FEET ON JUL 15 2007. $$ TXC377-130630- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 930 AM CDT SUN OCT 12 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.7 FEET (5.4 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 17.7 FEET (5.4 METERS). THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 16.6 FEET ON MAR 23 2004. $$ TXC043-377-130630- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-081014T0321Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080920T1300Z.081012T1521Z.UU/ 930 AM CDT SUN OCT 12 2008 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL MONDAY EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL MONDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET (4.3 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND NONFLOOD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THIS AFTERNOON. $$ TXC043-130630- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080922T1215Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 930 AM CDT SUN OCT 12 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.6 FEET (5.1 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 15.7 FEET (4.8 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS)...MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. THE ROAD BETWEEN SANTA ELENA CANYON AND COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND IN THE BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK BEGINS TO FLOOD. THE PARKING LOT AT SANTA ELENA CANYON WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD AND NATURE TRAIL INTO THE CANYON WILL BE CUTOFF. CAMPERS IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND NEED TO REMAIN ALERT TO POSSIBLE EVACUATION PROCEDURES. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 18.5 FEET ON OCT 11 2003. $$ TXC043-130630- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080920T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 930 AM CDT SUN OCT 12 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.5 FEET (5.0 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 16.0 FEET (4.9 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS)...FLOOD STAGE IS REACHED. MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. ROADS THAT LEAD TO COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND AND RIVER ROAD MAY FLOOD. STAGES ARE PRACTICALLY SYNONYMOUS WITH THE GAGE AT COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS AT CASTOLON (CSST2)...AND THEREFORE REPRESENT THE REACH FROM SANTA ELENA CANYON THROUGH COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS...WHERE DAMAGE MAY OCCUR. CATTLE ALSO GRAZE IN THE LOWLANDS...AND MAY BE THREATENED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 17.1 FEET ON JUL 26 2004. $$ TXC043-130630- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-081014T0600Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080922T0230Z.081012T1800Z.NR/ 930 AM CDT SUN OCT 12 2008 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL LATE MONDAY NIGHT...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE. * UNTIL LATE MONDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.2 FEET (4.0 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THIS AFTERNOON. * IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE WATER PUMPS MAINTAINED BY THE PARK SERVICE THAT ARE USED TO WATER THE CAMPGROUNDS AND TO PROVIDE WATER TO THE EMPLOYEE LIVING QUARTERS. IT MAY BE NECESSARY FOR PARK PERSONNEL TO REMOVE THE WATER PUMPS. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 14.9 FEET ON AUG 29 2008. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 130053 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 753 PM CDT SUN OCT 12 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS... RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS.. RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE DUE TO RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. RELEASES HAVE REMAINED FAIRLY STEADY OVER THE PAST FEW DAYS WHICH HAS RESULTED IN NEARLY STEADY TO SLOWLY FALLING RIVER LEVELS. MOST SITES ARE FORECAST TO REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. FUTURE FORECASTS WILL BE DEPENDENT ON THE AMOUNT OF WATER BEING RELEASED FROM THE RESERVOIR. THERE IS A CHANCE OF RAIN OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. LOCALLY HEAVY RAINFALL WILL BE POSSIBLE AND ANY RAINFALL THAT FALLS ACROSS THE AREA MAY CAUSE CHANGES TO THE CURRENTLY FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-131653- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 753 PM CDT SUN OCT 12 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.6 FEET (3.2 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 10.2 FEET (3.1 METERS) BY TUESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 11.0 FEET (3.4 METERS)...MINOR FLOODING ALONG THE RIVER. IRRIGATION PUMPS MAY NEED TO BE REMOVED. NO THREATS TO HOMES OR OTHER STRUCTURES IS KNOWN TO OCCUR. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 9.7 FEET ON JUL 15 2007. $$ TXC377-131652- /O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 753 PM CDT SUN OCT 12 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.5 FEET (5.3 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 17.5 FEET (5.3 METERS). * IMPACT...AT 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS)...MINOR FLOODING OF THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES OCCURS. NO DAMAGE TO STRUCTURES IS EXPECTED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 16.6 FEET ON MAR 23 2004. $$ TXC043-377-131652- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-081015T0000Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080920T1300Z.081013T1200Z.UU/ 753 PM CDT SUN OCT 12 2008 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET (4.3 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW MORNING. $$ TXC043-131652- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-081017T0000Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080922T1215Z.081015T1200Z.NR/ 753 PM CDT SUN OCT 12 2008 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL THURSDAY EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL THURSDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.6 FEET (5.1 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS)...MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. THE ROAD BETWEEN SANTA ELENA CANYON AND COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND IN THE BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK BEGINS TO FLOOD. THE PARKING LOT AT SANTA ELENA CANYON WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD AND NATURE TRAIL INTO THE CANYON WILL BE CUTOFF. CAMPERS IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND NEED TO REMAIN ALERT TO POSSIBLE EVACUATION PROCEDURES. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 18.5 FEET ON OCT 11 2003. $$ TXC043-131652- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-081017T0600Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080920T1800Z.081016T1800Z.NR/ 753 PM CDT SUN OCT 12 2008 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.5 FEET (5.0 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY EVENING. * IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS)...FLOOD STAGE IS REACHED. MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. ROADS THAT LEAD TO COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND AND RIVER ROAD MAY FLOOD. STAGES ARE PRACTICALLY SYNONYMOUS WITH THE GAGE AT COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS AT CASTOLON (CSST2)...AND THEREFORE REPRESENT THE REACH FROM SANTA ELENA CANYON THROUGH COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS...WHERE DAMAGE MAY OCCUR. CATTLE ALSO GRAZE IN THE LOWLANDS...AND MAY BE THREATENED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 17.1 FEET ON JUL 26 2004. $$ TXC043-131652- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-081015T0000Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080922T0230Z.081013T1200Z.NR/ 753 PM CDT SUN OCT 12 2008 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.1 FEET (4.0 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE WATER PUMPS MAINTAINED BY THE PARK SERVICE THAT ARE USED TO WATER THE CAMPGROUNDS AND TO PROVIDE WATER TO THE EMPLOYEE LIVING QUARTERS. IT MAY BE NECESSARY FOR PARK PERSONNEL TO REMOVE THE WATER PUMPS. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 14.9 FEET ON AUG 29 2008. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 131559 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 1059 AM CDT MON OCT 13 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS... RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIVER LEVELS CONTINUE TO SLOWLY DROP AS THE RELEASE RATE FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR DECREASES. MOST LOCATIONS WILL STAY ABOVE FLOOD STAGES THROUGH TUESDAY...BUT NOTICEABLE RIVER LEVEL FALLS ARE EXPECTED BY MID-WEEK. HOWEVER...ANY SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL THAT OCCURS OVER THE REGION MAY CAUSE CHANGES TO THE CURRENTLY FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. RAIN CHANCES WILL REMAIN NEAR 20 TO 30 PERCENT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE PRESIDIO RIVER VALLEY. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED TONIGHT. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-140759- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-081015T1251Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.081015T0051Z.NO/ 1059 AM CDT MON OCT 13 2008 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL WEDNESDAY MORNING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL WEDNESDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.4 FEET (3.2 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW LATE EVENING. * IMPACT...AT 11.0 FEET (3.4 METERS)...MINOR FLOODING ALONG THE RIVER. IRRIGATION PUMPS MAY NEED TO BE REMOVED. NO THREATS TO HOMES OR OTHER STRUCTURES IS KNOWN TO OCCUR. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 9.7 FEET ON JUL 15 2007. $$ TXC377-140759- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-081015T1516Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.081015T0316Z.NR/ 1059 AM CDT MON OCT 13 2008 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL WEDNESDAY MORNING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL WEDNESDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.5 FEET (5.3 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW LATE EVENING. * IMPACT...AT 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS)...MINOR FLOODING OF THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES OCCURS. NO DAMAGE TO STRUCTURES IS EXPECTED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 16.6 FEET ON MAR 23 2004. $$ TXC043-377-140759- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-081015T0110Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080920T1300Z.081013T1310Z.UU/ 1059 AM CDT MON OCT 13 2008 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET (4.3 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND NONFLOOD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY LATE THIS MORNING. $$ TXC043-140759- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-081017T0200Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080922T1215Z.081015T1400Z.NR/ 1059 AM CDT MON OCT 13 2008 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL THURSDAY EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL THURSDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.6 FEET (5.1 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY LATE WEDNESDAY MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS)...MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. THE ROAD BETWEEN SANTA ELENA CANYON AND COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND IN THE BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK BEGINS TO FLOOD. THE PARKING LOT AT SANTA ELENA CANYON WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD AND NATURE TRAIL INTO THE CANYON WILL BE CUTOFF. CAMPERS IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND NEED TO REMAIN ALERT TO POSSIBLE EVACUATION PROCEDURES. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 18.5 FEET ON OCT 11 2003. $$ TXC043-140759- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-081016T1000Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080920T1800Z.081015T2200Z.NR/ 1059 AM CDT MON OCT 13 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.5 FEET (5.0 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. * IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS)...FLOOD STAGE IS REACHED. MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. ROADS THAT LEAD TO COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND AND RIVER ROAD MAY FLOOD. STAGES ARE PRACTICALLY SYNONYMOUS WITH THE GAGE AT COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS AT CASTOLON (CSST2)...AND THEREFORE REPRESENT THE REACH FROM SANTA ELENA CANYON THROUGH COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS...WHERE DAMAGE MAY OCCUR. CATTLE ALSO GRAZE IN THE LOWLANDS...AND MAY BE THREATENED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 17.1 FEET ON JUL 26 2004. $$ TXC043-140759- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-081015T0600Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080922T0230Z.081013T1800Z.NR/ 1059 AM CDT MON OCT 13 2008 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VILLAGE. * UNTIL LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 10AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.2 FEET (4.0 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THIS AFTERNOON. * IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE WATER PUMPS MAINTAINED BY THE PARK SERVICE THAT ARE USED TO WATER THE CAMPGROUNDS AND TO PROVIDE WATER TO THE EMPLOYEE LIVING QUARTERS. IT MAY BE NECESSARY FOR PARK PERSONNEL TO REMOVE THE WATER PUMPS. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 14.9 FEET ON AUG 29 2008. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 140059 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 759 PM CDT MON OCT 13 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS... RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE DUE TO RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON RESERVOIR IN MEXICO. RELEASES HAVE REMAINED FAIRLY STEADY OVER THE PAST FEW DAYS WHICH HAS RESULTED IN NEARLY STEADY TO SLOWLY FALLING RIVER LEVELS. MOST SITES ARE FORECAST TO REMAIN ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. FUTURE FORECASTS WILL BE DEPENDENT ON THE AMOUNT OF WATER BEING RELEASED FROM THE RESERVOIR. THERE IS A CHANCE OF RAIN OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. LOCALLY HEAVY RAINFALL WILL BE POSSIBLE AND ANY RAINFALL THAT FALLS ACROSS THE AREA MAY CAUSE CHANGES TO THE CURRENTLY FORECAST RIVER LEVELS. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED TOMORROW MORNING. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-141659- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-081014T1930Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.081014T0730Z.NO/ 759 PM CDT MON OCT 13 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.4 FEET (3.2 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. * IMPACT...AT 11.0 FEET (3.4 METERS)...MINOR FLOODING ALONG THE RIVER. IRRIGATION PUMPS MAY NEED TO BE REMOVED. NO THREATS TO HOMES OR OTHER STRUCTURES IS KNOWN TO OCCUR. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 9.7 FEET ON JUL 15 2007. $$ TXC377-141658- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-081014T1921Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.081014T0721Z.NR/ 759 PM CDT MON OCT 13 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.4 FEET (5.3 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. * IMPACT...AT 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS)...MINOR FLOODING OF THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES OCCURS. NO DAMAGE TO STRUCTURES IS EXPECTED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 16.6 FEET ON MAR 23 2004. $$ TXC043-141658- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-081016T0818Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080922T1215Z.081014T2018Z.NR/ 759 PM CDT MON OCT 13 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.6 FEET (5.1 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW AFTERNOON. * IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS)...MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. THE ROAD BETWEEN SANTA ELENA CANYON AND COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND IN THE BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK BEGINS TO FLOOD. THE PARKING LOT AT SANTA ELENA CANYON WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD AND NATURE TRAIL INTO THE CANYON WILL BE CUTOFF. CAMPERS IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND NEED TO REMAIN ALERT TO POSSIBLE EVACUATION PROCEDURES. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 18.5 FEET ON OCT 11 2003. $$ TXC043-141658- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-081015T0831Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080920T1800Z.081014T2031Z.NR/ 759 PM CDT MON OCT 13 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * UNTIL LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.5 FEET (5.0 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW AFTERNOON. * IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS)...FLOOD STAGE IS REACHED. MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. ROADS THAT LEAD TO COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND AND RIVER ROAD MAY FLOOD. STAGES ARE PRACTICALLY SYNONYMOUS WITH THE GAGE AT COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS AT CASTOLON (CSST2)...AND THEREFORE REPRESENT THE REACH FROM SANTA ELENA CANYON THROUGH COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS...WHERE DAMAGE MAY OCCUR. CATTLE ALSO GRAZE IN THE LOWLANDS...AND MAY BE THREATENED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 17.1 FEET ON JUL 26 2004. $$ TXC043-141658- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-081015T1800Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080922T0230Z.081014T0600Z.NR/ 759 PM CDT MON OCT 13 2008 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 7PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.2 FEET (4.0 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. * IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE WATER PUMPS MAINTAINED BY THE PARK SERVICE THAT ARE USED TO WATER THE CAMPGROUNDS AND TO PROVIDE WATER TO THE EMPLOYEE LIVING QUARTERS. IT MAY BE NECESSARY FOR PARK PERSONNEL TO REMOVE THE WATER PUMPS. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 14.9 FEET ON AUG 29 2008. $$
000 WGUS84 KMAF 141440 FLSMAF FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 940 AM CDT TUE OCT 14 2008 ...THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS... RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE AFFECTING PRESIDIO COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS AFFECTING BREWSTER AND PRESIDIO COUNTIES RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN TEXAS... RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG AFFECTING BREWSTER COUNTY RIVER LEVELS REMAIN IN MINOR FLOOD AT CASTOLON AND BOQUILLAS BUT ARE FORECAST TO DROP BELOW FLOOD STAGE LATER TODAY. ELSEWHERE THE RIVER HAS FALLEN BELOW FLOOD STAGE BUT REMAIN AT ACTION STAGE. THE RELEASE FROM LUIS LEON HAVE CONTINUED TO DECREASE ALLOWING THE RIO GRANDE TO DROP. RAIN DID FALL ACROSS THE AREA OVERNIGHT AND THERE WAS SOME BRIEF INCREASES. ADDITIONAL RAIN IS FORECAST ACROSS THIS AREA THE NEXT FEW DAYS AND ASSUMING NO INCREASE IN THE RELEASES FROM LUIS LEON THERE MAY BE MINOR RISES ALONG THE RIVER DUE TO RAINFALL RUNOFF. ADDITONAL STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED THIS EVENING MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED STRETCH OF ROADWAY... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS IT. YOUR VEHICLE COULD BE SWEPT DOWNSTREAM IN RUSHING FLOODWATERS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...PLEASE GO TO OUR LOCAL WEBPAGE LOCATED AT... WWW.WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND ...SELECT RIVERS AND LAKES AHPS UNDER CURRENT CONDITIONS. FOR THE LATEST TEXAS ROAD CONDITIONS... PLEASE CALL THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 800 452 9292 TXC377-141510- /O.CAN.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-081014T1930Z/ /PRDT2.3.DR.080904T1610Z.080917T0330Z.081014T1040Z.NO/ 940 AM CDT TUE OCT 14 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE RIO GRANDE BELOW PRESIDIO 5SE. * AT 9AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.1 FEET (2.5 METERS). * FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT 5:40 AM TUESDAY. * FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO 6.7 FEET (2.0 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 9.0 FEET (2.7 METERS)...MINOR FLOODING OF LOW LYING AREAS AROUND THE RIVER BEGINS. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 9.7 FEET ON JUL 15 2007. $$ TXC377-141510- /O.CAN.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-081014T1921Z/ /PRST2.3.DR.080906T1756Z.080916T2315Z.081014T0815Z.NR/ 940 AM CDT TUE OCT 14 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT PRESIDIO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE. * AT 9AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT 3:15 AM TUESDAY. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO 12.2 FEET (3.7 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 15.5 FEET (4.7 METERS)...MINOR FLOODING OF THE FLOOD PLAIN BETWEEN THE LEVEES OCCURS. NO DAMAGE TO STRUCTURES IS EXPECTED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 16.6 FEET ON MAR 23 2004. $$ TXC043-377-141510- /O.CAN.KMAF.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-081015T0710Z/ /TGAT2.2.DR.080908T2003Z.080920T1300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 940 AM CDT TUE OCT 14 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT LAJITAS. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). $$ TXC043-150640- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-081016T0455Z/ /CSTT2.2.DR.080909T0712Z.080922T1215Z.081014T1655Z.NR/ 940 AM CDT TUE OCT 14 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT CASTOLON. * UNTIL WEDNESDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.8 FEET (5.1 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND NONFLOOD FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY LATE THIS MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS)...MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. THE ROAD BETWEEN SANTA ELENA CANYON AND COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND IN THE BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK BEGINS TO FLOOD. THE PARKING LOT AT SANTA ELENA CANYON WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD AND NATURE TRAIL INTO THE CANYON WILL BE CUTOFF. CAMPERS IN COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND NEED TO REMAIN ALERT TO POSSIBLE EVACUATION PROCEDURES. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 18.5 FEET ON OCT 11 2003. $$ TXC043-141510- /O.CAN.KMAF.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-081015T0831Z/ /TELT2.3.DR.080909T2030Z.080920T1800Z.081013T2211Z.NR/ 940 AM CDT TUE OCT 14 2008 THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT JOHNSON RANCH. * AT 8AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 FEET (3.7 METERS). * FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT 17:11 PM MONDAY. * FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO 7.3 FEET (2.2 METERS) BY TOMORROW MORNING. * IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET (4.6 METERS)...FLOOD STAGE IS REACHED. MODERATE LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS. ROADS THAT LEAD TO COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND AND RIVER ROAD MAY FLOOD. STAGES ARE PRACTICALLY SYNONYMOUS WITH THE GAGE AT COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS AT CASTOLON (CSST2)...AND THEREFORE REPRESENT THE REACH FROM SANTA ELENA CANYON THROUGH COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUNDS...WHERE DAMAGE MAY OCCUR. CATTLE ALSO GRAZE IN THE LOWLANDS...AND MAY BE THREATENED. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 17.1 FEET ON JUL 26 2004. $$ TXC043-150640- /O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-081016T0600Z/ /BOQT2.3.DR.080911T0533Z.080922T0230Z.081014T1800Z.NR/ 940 AM CDT TUE OCT 14 2008 ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE RIO GRANDE AT BOQUILLAS-RIO GRANDE VLG. * UNTIL LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 9AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.2 FEET (4.0 METERS). * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS). * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THIS AFTERNOON. * IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET (4.0 METERS)...WATER REACHES THE WATER PUMPS MAINTAINED BY THE PARK SERVICE THAT ARE USED TO WATER THE CAMPGROUNDS AND TO PROVIDE WATER TO THE EMPLOYEE LIVING QUARTERS. IT MAY BE NECESSARY FOR PARK PERSONNEL TO REMOVE THE WATER PUMPS. THIS CREST COMPARES TO A PREVIOUS CREST OF 14.9 FEET ON AUG 29 2008. $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Sep 2, 6:16 AM CDT, 5 hours 40 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Sep 2, 6:16 AM CDT, 5 hours 40 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 616 AM CDT TUE SEP 2 2008 .DISCUSSION... SEE AVIATION DISCUSSION BELOW. && .AVIATION... MVFR VISIBILITIES AND CEILINGS WILL AFFECT WINK...AND POSSIBLY PECOS THIS MORNING...OTHERWISE VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED AREAWIDE THROUGH THIS EVENING. A COLD FRONT WILL MOVE SOUTH INTO THE AREA BY THIS AFTERNOON AND TURN WINDS TO THE NORTH AND NORTHEAST AT 10 TO 20KT. THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP ALONG THE FRONTAL BOUNDARY THIS AFTERNOON...SO HAVE INCLUDED TEMPO GROUPS IN MOST OF THE TAF SITES. ADDITIONAL SHOWERS AND STORMS WILL BE POSSIBLE TONIGHT AT MOST OF THE TAF SITES. MVFR...IF NOT IFR...CEILINGS WILL FILL IN OVER MUCH OF SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO AND WEST TEXAS TONIGHT. && .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 434 AM CDT TUE SEP 2 2008/ DISCUSSION... VERY LITTLE IN THE WAY OF RAIN LEFT ACROSS THE AREA THIS MORNING ASIDE FROM A FEW LINGERING SHOWERS IN BREWSTER COUNTY. OTHERWISE MAIN FOCUS TODAY WILL BE ON A COLD FRONT EXPECTED TO MOVE INTO THE REGION. ITS CURRENTLY MOVING ACROSS EXTREME SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO AND WESTERN KANSAS. WATER VAPOR IMAGERY CLEARLY SHOWING UPPER LEVEL TROUGH ALREADY EJECTING NORTHEAST ACROSS THE NORTHERN ROCKIES. EVIDENCE OF ANTICYCLOGENESIS...5MB/3HR PRESSURE RISES BEHIND THE BOUNDARY THIS MORNING HAS ALLOWED FOR GOOD FORWARD PROGRESSION DURING THE LAST SEVERAL HOURS. TEND TO FAVOR THE RUC WITH ITS FASTER PROGRESSION. SHOULD BE ENTERING LEA COUNTY LATE MORNING AND INTO THE UPPER TRANS PECOS BY EARLY AFTERNOON. THE REMNANTS OF HURRICANE GUSTAV SHOULD HAVE SOME AFFECT ON THE MOVEMENT OF THE COLD FRONT. THE CENTER OF CIRCULATION IS TRACKING NORTHWEST THROUGH NORTHWESTERN LOUISIANA AND IS FORECAST TO BE IN NORTHEAST TEXAS BY THIS AFTERNOON. AS THE FRONT MAKES ITS WAY SOUTHWARD THIS EVENING...NORTHEASTERLY FLOW AROUND THE TROPICAL SYSTEM WILL HELP TO REINFORCE THE PUSH OF COLD AIR BEHIND THE BOUNDARY. SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP BEHIND THE COLD FRONT. HIGHEST POPS WILL BE IN SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO AND EXTEND SOUTHWARD INTO THE DAVIS MOUNTAINS. HEAVY RAINFALL APPEARS TO BE THE GREATEST THREAT AS MODEL SOUNDINGS ARE SHOWING A QUITE SATURATED COLUMN WITH PWATS NEAR 1.5 INCHES. ALTHOUGH WIDESPREAD SEVERE STORMS ARE NOT EXPECTED...BULK SHEAR OF AROUND 25 KTS AND LOW END INSTABILITY IN THE NW PORTION OF THE CWA MAY RESULT IN A FEW STORMS PRODUCING HAIL AND GUSTY WINDS. HIGHS TODAY WILL BE RATHER TOUGH AS TIMING OF THE FRONT WILL CONTROL THIS. ONE WORRY IS THAT SUBSIDENCE AHEAD OF THIS FEATURE COULD BRING TEMPS HIGHER THAN EXPECTED. ENDED UP WITH COOLER TEMPS ALONG THE NORTH AND NEAR NORMAL IN THE SOUTHERN HALF OF THE AREA. MODELS HAVE BEEN CONSISTENT IN DEVELOPING A MCS TYPE FEATURE ALONG THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS AND SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO OVER NIGHT. WARM AIR ADVECTION FROM SOUTHWEST MID LEVEL FLOW WILL ENHANCE PRECIP DEVELOPMENT. BASICALLY KEPT PREVIOUS FORECAST OF NEAR 50 POPS IN THIS REGION. WEDNESDAY WILL BE A MUCH COOLER DAY. NORTHERLY WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE COLD AIR ADVECTION AND SHOULD SEE HIGHS ABOUT 10 DEGREES BELOW AVERAGE. SAME GOES FOR WED NIGHT/THURS MORN LOWS WHICH WILL APPROACH THE LOWER 60S AND POSSIBLY UPPER 50S IN A FEW LOCATIONS. PRECIP SHOULD BE LIMITED TO SOUTHWESTERN PORTIONS OF THE CWA DUE TO EXPECTATIONS OF THE COLD FRONT PUSHING WAY SOUTH... POSSIBLY INTO NORTHERN MEXICO. ECMWF APPEARS TO BE TOO BULLISH ON PRECIP SO WENT WITH SOMETHING CLOSER TO GFS. TEMPERATURES WILL GRADUALLY MODERATE THROUGH THE REMAINDER OF THE WEEK...RETURNING TO NEAR NORMAL BY FRIDAY. A GENERAL DRYING TREND IS ALSO EXPECTED...ALTHOUGH AFTERNOON ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL LIKELY PERSIST IN THE MOUNTAIN AREAS. QUESTION COMES IN REGARDING POSSIBLE COLD FRONT THIS WEEKEND. THE NEXT UPPER TROUGH WILL PASS ACROSS THE CENTRAL CONUS EARLY THIS WEEKEND. TROUGH MAY BE TOO BROAD FOR A FRONT TO MAKE IT TO THE AREA...BUT DID LOWER HIGHS BELOW GUIDANCE IN ANTICIPATION THAT MODELS MAY BE UNDER DOING STRENGTH OF THE TROUGH. MEFFER && .MAF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... NM...NONE. TX...NONE. && 99
Hazardous weather outlook, Sep 2, 3:43 AM CDT, 8 hours 13 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 343 AM CDT TUE SEP 2 2008 NMZ027>029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-057>063-067>070-074-075- 079>082-258-030845- GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS OF EDDY COUNTY-EDDY COUNTY PLAINS- NORTHERN LEA COUNTY-CENTRAL LEA COUNTY-SOUTHERN LEA COUNTY-GAINES- DAWSON-BORDEN-SCURRY-ANDREWS-MARTIN-HOWARD-MITCHELL- VAN HORN AND HIGHWAY 54 CORRIDOR-REEVES COUNTY AND UPPER TRANS PECOS- LOVING-WINKLER-ECTOR-MIDLAND-GLASSCOCK-WARD-CRANE-UPTON-REAGAN- DAVIS/APACHE MOUNTAINS AREA-PECOS-PRESIDIO VALLEY-MARFA PLATEAU- BIG BEND AREA-TERRELL-GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS- 343 AM CDT TUE SEP 2 2008 /243 AM MDT TUE SEP 2 2008/ THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO...SOUTHWEST TEXAS AND WEST TEXAS. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP ALONG A FRONTAL BOUNDARY THIS AFTERNOON...THEN LAST INTO THE EVENING OVER MUCH OF SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO AND WEST TEXAS. HEAVY RAINFALL WILL BE THE PRIMARY THREAT WITH THESE STORMS. ALTHOUGH WIDESPREAD SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ARE NOT EXPECTED...A STRONG STORM OR TWO COULD PRODUCE HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDS IN ADDITION TO FREQUENT CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING. FLOWS ON THE RIO GRANDE AND ITS TRIBUTARIES WILL REMAIN ELEVATED DUE TO RECENT HEAVY RAINS. ANY ADDITIONAL HEAVY RAINFALL WILL LIKELY RESULT IN ADDITIONAL CRESTS ABOVE FLOOD STAGE. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY WIDELY SCATTERED NON SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WILL BE POSSIBLE WEDNESDAY...MAINLY OVER THE HIGHER TERRAIN OF WEST TEXAS. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT ANTICIPATED. HOWEVER...EMERGENCY MANAGERS...LAW ENFORCEMENT...AND AREA RESIDENTS SHOULD KEEP ABREAST OF FLOWS ALONG THE RIO GRANDE AS ANY ADDITIONAL HEAVY RAINFALL COULD RESULT IN FLOODING. THIS PRODUCT...ALONG WITH OTHER WATCHES...WARNINGS...ADVISORIES... AND STATEMENTS ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE OFFICE IN MIDLAND CAN BE FOUND ON THE INTERNET AT /LOWER CASE/ HTTP://WEATHER.GOV/MIDLAND
The office that day
Everything else NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 11:56 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | MAF | Presidio | 42 days |
| Sep 2, 4:13 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MAF | Loving | 3 hr |
| Sep 2, 4:33 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MAF | Andrews | 3 hr |
| Sep 2, 6:06 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MAF | Ector, Midland | 4 hr |
| Sep 2, 6:25 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MAF | Ector, Midland | 64 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.