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River Flood Warning 12, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this river flood warning at Jul 8, 2015, 6:31 AM CDT for Presidio County, Texas. It was in force for 26 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 8, 2015, 6:31 AM CDT (11:31 UTC)
- Expired
- Jul 9, 2015, 8:59 AM CDT
- In force
- 26 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Presidio County, TX
The river
Written for the forecast point Rio Grande at Presidio International Bridge (PRST2).
- Action stage
- 12 ft
- Minor stage
- 15.5 ft
- Moderate stage
- 20 ft
- Major stage
- 22.9 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.
576
WGUS44 KMAF 081131
FLWMAF
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX
631 AM CDT WED JUL 8 2015
...The National Weather Service in Midland has issued a flood warning
for the following rivers in Texas...
Rio Grande at Presidio International Bridge affecting Presidio
County
.Heavy rains in excess of 1 to 2 inches have recently fallen across West
Texas west of the Davis and Guadalupe Mountains. Runoff from these rains
have caused rises in the Rio Grande at Presidio International Bridge and is
expected to rise above minor flood stage around 7am this morning. River
stage is then expected to fall below flood stage by noon today.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists are urged to heed flood warnings, and exercise caution if
traveling through this area. Vehicle-related fatalities are the
number one source of flood fatalities in West Texas and New Mexico.
If you encounter a flooded stretch of roadway, do not attempt to
cross it. You and your vehicle could be swept downstream in rushing
floodwaters. Turn around, don't drown!
River levels are high. Ranchers and farmers should move livestock
and machinery out of flood-prone areas if time permits.
Keep in mind that any additional rainfall across the area could
significantly change the present forecast stage.
Additional information is available at: www.weather.gov/midland
The next statement will be issued
&&
TXC377-090136-
/O.NEW.KMAF.FL.W.0012.150708T1131Z-150709T0136Z/
/PRST2.1.ER.150708T1127Z.150708T1200Z.150708T1336Z.NO/
631 AM CDT WED JUL 8 2015
The National Weather Service in has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Rio Grande at Presidio International Bridge.
* until this evening, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 6AM Wednesday the stage was 15.2 feet (4.6 meters).
* flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 15.5 feet (4.7 meters).
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this morning and continue to
rise to near 16.2 feet (4.9 meters) by this morning. The river
will fall below flood stage by this morning.
* Impact...At 15.5 feet (4.7 meters), the river reaches minor flood
stage, and flooding between the levees occurs. No damage to
structures is expected.
This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.1 feet (4.9 meters) on
Sep 21 2013.
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (feet):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Thu Fri Sat Sun
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Presidio Inter 12.0 15.5 15.2 Wed 6 AM 8.6 5.6 4.9 4.8
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Thu Fri Sat Sun
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Presidio Inter 3.7 4.7 4.6 Wed 6 AM 2.6 1.7 1.5 1.5
&&
LAT...LON 2951 10446 2963 10437 2961 10430 2945 10435 2949 10443
$$4 follow-up statements
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WGUS84 KMAF 081453
FLSMAF
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX
953 AM CDT WED JUL 8 2015
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Texas...
Rio Grande at Candelaria 3N affecting Presidio County
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Rio Grande above Presidio 6WNW affecting Presidio County
Rio Grande at Presidio International Bridge affecting Presidio
County
.Heavy rains in excess of 1 to 2 inches have recently fallen across West
Texas west of the Davis and Guadalupe Mountains. Runoff from these rains
have caused rises in the Rio Grande at Presidio International Bridge, Presidio
6WNW and Candelario 3N. The Rio Grande at Candelaria is now below flood stage
and is expected to fall below action stage today. The Rio Grande at
Interational Bridge and 6WNW are expected to be below action stage by this
evening.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists are urged to heed flood warnings, and exercise caution if
traveling through this area. Vehicle-related fatalities are the
number one source of flood fatalities in West Texas and New Mexico.
If you encounter a flooded stretch of roadway, do not attempt to
cross it. You and your vehicle could be swept downstream in rushing
floodwaters. Turn around, don't drown!
River levels are high. Ranchers and farmers should move livestock
and machinery out of flood-prone areas if time permits.
Keep in mind that any additional rainfall across the area could
significantly change the present forecast stage.
Additional information is available at: www.weather.gov/midland
The next statement will be issued later today.
&&
TXC377-081523-
/O.CAN.KMAF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-150709T0152Z/
/CDET2.2.ER.150708T0703Z.150708T0745Z.150708T1215Z.NR/
953 AM CDT WED JUL 8 2015
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Rio Grande at Candelaria 3N.
* At 9AM Wednesday the stage was 8.4 feet (2.6 meters).
* Fell below flood stage at 7:15 AM Wednesday.
* Flood stage is 8.5 feet (2.6 meters).
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 6.5 feet (2.0 meters)
by tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 8.5 feet (2.6 meters), the river reaches minor flood
stage, possibly resulting in flooding of FM 170 in low areas.
Homes in Candelaria are not expected to be affected. Farmers and
ranchers need to remain alert to the weather and river conditions
as livestock and machinery may need to be moved to higher ground.
This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.5 feet (3.5 meters) on
Jun 30 2015.
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (feet):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Wed Wed Thu Thu
1PM 7PM 1AM 7AM
Candelaria 3N 7.5 8.5 8.4 Wed 9 AM 7.8 6.9 6.6 6.5
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Wed Wed Thu Thu
1PM 7PM 1AM 7AM
Candelaria 3N 2.3 2.6 2.6 Wed 9 AM 2.4 2.1 2.0 2.0
&&
LAT...LON 3057 10504 3069 10492 3022 10463 2980 10451 2975 10465
$$
TXC377-090653-
/O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-150709T0707Z/
/PIOT2.1.ER.150708T1721Z.150708T1800Z.150708T1907Z.NO/
953 AM CDT WED JUL 8 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
the Rio Grande above Presidio 6WNW.
* until late tonight, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 9AM Wednesday the stage was 7.6 feet (2.3 meters).
* flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet (2.7 meters).
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this afternoon and continue to
rise to near 9.3 feet (2.8 meters) by this afternoon. The river
will fall below flood stage by this afternoon.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet (2.7 meters), the river reaches minor flood
stage, and flooding between the levees occurs. No damage to
structures is expected.
This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.6 feet (2.9 meters) on
Jun 16 2015.
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (feet):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Wed Wed Thu Thu
1PM 7PM 1AM 7AM
Presidio 6WNW 6.0 9.0 7.6 Wed 9 AM 9.3 7.7 6.9 6.0
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Wed Wed Thu Thu
1PM 7PM 1AM 7AM
Presidio 6WNW 1.8 2.7 2.3 Wed 9 AM 2.8 2.3 2.1 1.8
&&
LAT...LON 2975 10465 2980 10451 2963 10437 2951 10446 2957 10453
$$
TXC377-090301-
/O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-150709T0301Z/
/PRST2.1.ER.150708T1129Z.150708T1300Z.150708T1501Z.NO/
953 AM CDT WED JUL 8 2015
...Flood Warning extended until this evening...The Flood Warning
continues for
the Rio Grande at Presidio International Bridge.
* until this evening, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 9AM Wednesday the stage was 16.2 feet (4.9 meters).
* flooding is occurring and flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 15.5 feet (4.7 meters).
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
late this morning.
* Impact...At 15.5 feet (4.7 meters), the river reaches minor flood
stage, and flooding between the levees occurs. No damage to
structures is expected.
This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.7 feet (5.4 meters) on
Sep 26 2014.
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (feet):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Wed Wed Thu Thu
1PM 7PM 1AM 7AM
Presidio Inter 12.0 15.5 16.2 Wed 9 AM 12.7 6.8 6.5 5.9
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Wed Wed Thu Thu
1PM 7PM 1AM 7AM
Presidio Inter 3.7 4.7 4.9 Wed 9 AM 3.9 2.1 2.0 1.8
&&
LAT...LON 2951 10446 2963 10437 2961 10430 2945 10435 2949 10443
$$992
WGUS84 KMAF 081944
FLSMAF
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX
244 PM CDT WED JUL 8 2015
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Rio Grande above Presidio 6WNW affecting Presidio County
Rio Grande at Presidio International Bridge affecting Presidio
County
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas..
Rio Grande below Presidio 5SE affecting Presidio County
Rio Grande at Johnson Ranch affecting Brewster County
Colorado River at Colorado City 1WSW affecting Mitchell County
Heavy rains in excess of 1 to 2 inches have recently fallen across West
Texas west of the Davis and Guadalupe Mountains. Runoff from these rains
have caused rises in flow on the Rio Grande at several forecast points.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists are urged to heed flood warnings, and exercise caution if
traveling through this area. Vehicle-related fatalities are the
number one source of flood fatalities in West Texas and New Mexico.
If you encounter a flooded stretch of roadway, do not attempt to
cross it. You and your vehicle could be swept downstream in rushing
floodwaters. Turn around, don't drown!
River levels are high. Ranchers and farmers should move livestock
and machinery out of flood-prone areas if time permits.
Keep in mind that any additional rainfall across the area could
significantly change the present forecast stage.
Additional information is available at: www.weather.gov/midland
The next statement will be issued later today.
&&
TXC377-091010-
/O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-150709T1010Z/
/PIOT2.1.ER.150708T2045Z.150708T2100Z.150708T2210Z.NO/
244 PM CDT WED JUL 8 2015
...Flood Warning extended until late tonight...The Flood Warning
continues for
the Rio Grande above Presidio 6WNW.
* until late tonight, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 2PM Wednesday the stage was 7.3 feet (2.2 meters).
* flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 9 feet (2.7 meters).
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late this afternoon and
continue to rise to near 9.3 feet (2.8 meters) by late this
afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage by late this
afternoon.
* Impact...At 9 feet (2.7 meters), the river reaches minor flood
stage, and flooding between the levees occurs. No damage to
structures is expected.
This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.6 feet (2.9 meters) on
Jun 16 2015.
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (feet):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Thu Fri Sat Sun
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Presidio 6WNW 6.0 9.0 7.3 Wed 2 PM 5.9 5.7 5.6 5.4
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Thu Fri Sat Sun
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Presidio 6WNW 1.8 2.7 2.2 Wed 2 PM 1.8 1.7 1.7 1.6
&&
LAT...LON 2975 10465 2980 10451 2963 10437 2951 10446 2957 10453
$$
TXC377-091144-
/O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-150709T1238Z/
/PRST2.1.ER.150708T1129Z.150708T1845Z.150709T0038Z.NO/
244 PM CDT WED JUL 8 2015
...Flood Warning extended until Thursday morning...The Flood Warning
continues for
the Rio Grande at Presidio International Bridge.
* until Thursday morning, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 2PM Wednesday the stage was 17.6 feet (5.4 meters).
* flooding is occurring and flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 15.5 feet (4.7 meters).
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
this evening.
This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.7 feet (5.4 meters) on
Sep 26 2014.
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (feet):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Thu Fri Sat Sun
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Presidio Inter 12.0 15.5 17.6 Wed 2 PM 9.1 5.5 5.3 5.1
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Thu Fri Sat Sun
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Presidio Inter 3.7 4.7 5.4 Wed 2 PM 2.8 1.7 1.6 1.6
&&
LAT...LON 2951 10446 2963 10437 2961 10430 2945 10435 2949 10443
$$
TXC377-091144-
/O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-150709T1246Z/
/PRDT2.1.ER.150708T1517Z.150708T1615Z.150709T0046Z.NO/
244 PM CDT WED JUL 8 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
the Rio Grande below Presidio 5SE.
* until Thursday morning, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 2PM Wednesday the stage was 9.2 feet (2.8 meters).
* flooding is occurring and flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet (2.7 meters).
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 9.3 feet (2.8
meters) by this evening. The river will fall below flood stage
this evening.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet (2.7 meters), the river reaches minor flood
stage, and low lying areas begin to flood.
This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.6 feet (3.2 meters) on
Sep 26 2014.
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (feet):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Thu Fri Sat Sun
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Presidio 5SE 8.0 9.0 9.2 Wed 2 PM 5.5 3.3 3.3 3.1
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Thu Fri Sat Sun
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Presidio 5SE 2.4 2.7 2.8 Wed 2 PM 1.7 1.0 1.0 0.9
&&
LAT...LON 2945 10435 2961 10430 2959 10425 2937 10394 2923 10401
$$
TXC043-091144-
/O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0014.150708T2348Z-150709T1214Z/
/TELT2.1.ER.150708T2348Z.150709T0000Z.150709T0014Z.NO/
244 PM CDT WED JUL 8 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
the Rio Grande at Johnson Ranch.
* from this evening to Thursday morning, or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 2PM Wednesday the stage was 10.3 feet (3.2 meters).
* flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet (4.6 meters).
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to
rise to near 15.2 feet (4.6 meters) by this evening. The river
will fall below flood stage by this evening.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet (4.6 meters), flood stage is reached.
Moderate lowland flooding begins. Roads that lead to Cottonwood
Campground and River Road may flood. Stages are practically
synonymous with the gage at Cottonwood Campground at Castolon
(CSTT2), and therefore represent the reach from Santa Elena Canyon
through Cottonwood Campground, where damage may occur. Cattle also
graze in the lowlands, and may be threatened.
This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.1 feet (4.6 meters) on
Jul 22 2013.
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (feet):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Thu Fri Sat Sun
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Johnson Ranch 12.0 15.0 10.3 Wed 2 PM 7.2 14.1 5.7 6.2
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Thu Fri Sat Sun
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Johnson Ranch 3.7 4.6 3.2 Wed 2 PM 2.2 4.3 1.7 1.9
&&
LAT...LON 2900 10349 2912 10340 2915 10312 2896 10305 2895 10338
$$
TXC335-091144-
/O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-150710T0325Z/
/CDCT2.1.ER.150708T1402Z.150708T1930Z.150709T1525Z.NO/
244 PM CDT WED JUL 8 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
the Colorado River at Colorado City 1WSW.
* until Thursday evening, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 2PM Wednesday the stage was 17.8 feet (5.4 meters).
* flooding is occurring and 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 late morning.
This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.9 feet (4.8 meters) on
Apr 15 2015.
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (feet):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Thu Fri Sat Sun
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Colorado City 8.0 15.0 17.8 Wed 2 PM 15.8 10.0 6.2 5.3
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Thu Fri Sat Sun
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Colorado City 2.4 4.6 5.4 Wed 2 PM 4.8 3.0 1.9 1.6
&&
LAT...LON 3238 10099 3255 10085 3243 10081 3209 10067 3209 10088
$$088
WGUS84 KMAF 090032
FLSMAF
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX
732 PM CDT WED JUL 8 2015
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Texas...
Rio Grande above Presidio 6WNW affecting Presidio County
Rio Grande at Johnson Ranch affecting Brewster County
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Rio Grande at Presidio International Bridge affecting Presidio
County
Rio Grande below Presidio 5SE affecting Presidio County
.Heavy rain has decreased across the area.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists are urged to heed flood warnings, and exercise caution if
traveling through this area. Vehicle-related fatalities are the
number one source of flood fatalities in West Texas and New Mexico.
If you encounter a flooded stretch of roadway, do not attempt to
cross it. You and your vehicle could be swept downstream in rushing
floodwaters. Turn around, don't drown!
River levels are high. Ranchers and farmers should move livestock
and machinery out of flood-prone areas if time permits.
Keep in mind that any additional rainfall across the area could
significantly change the present forecast stage.
Additional information is available at: www.weather.gov/midland
The next statement will be issued
&&
TXC377-090102-
/O.CAN.KMAF.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-150709T1010Z/
/PIOT2.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
732 PM CDT WED JUL 8 2015
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Rio Grande above Presidio 6WNW.
* At 7PM Wednesday the stage was 7.4 feet (2.2 meters).
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet (2.7 meters).
* Forecast...The river will crest below flood stage at 8.2 feet (2.5
meters) after midnight tomorrow.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet (2.7 meters), the river reaches minor flood
stage, and flooding between the levees occurs. No damage to
structures is expected.
This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.6 feet (2.9 meters) on
Jun 16 2015.
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (feet):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Thu Thu Thu Thu
1AM 7AM 1PM 7PM
Presidio 6WNW 6.0 9.0 7.4 Wed 7 PM 8.2 6.1 5.8 6.1
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Thu Thu Thu Thu
1AM 7AM 1PM 7PM
Presidio 6WNW 1.8 2.7 2.2 Wed 7 PM 2.5 1.9 1.8 1.9
&&
LAT...LON 2975 10465 2980 10451 2963 10437 2951 10446 2957 10453
$$
TXC377-091632-
/O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-150709T2021Z/
/PRST2.1.ER.150708T1129Z.150709T0015Z.150709T0821Z.NO/
732 PM CDT WED JUL 8 2015
...Flood Warning extended until Thursday afternoon...The Flood
Warning continues for
the Rio Grande at Presidio International Bridge.
* until Thursday afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 7PM Wednesday the stage was 17.9 feet (5.4 meters).
* flooding is occurring and flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 15.5 feet (4.7 meters).
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
early tomorrow.
This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.7 feet (5.4 meters) on
Sep 26 2014.
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (feet):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Thu Thu Thu Thu
1AM 7AM 1PM 7PM
Presidio Inter 12.0 15.5 17.9 Wed 7 PM 16.8 13.5 10.3 8.6
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Thu Thu Thu Thu
1AM 7AM 1PM 7PM
Presidio Inter 3.7 4.7 5.4 Wed 7 PM 5.1 4.1 3.1 2.6
&&
LAT...LON 2951 10446 2963 10437 2961 10430 2945 10435 2949 10443
$$
TXC377-091632-
/O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-150710T0013Z/
/PRDT2.1.ER.150708T1517Z.150709T0600Z.150709T1213Z.NO/
732 PM CDT WED JUL 8 2015
...Flood Warning extended until Thursday evening...The Flood Warning
continues for
the Rio Grande below Presidio 5SE.
* until Thursday evening, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 7PM Wednesday the stage was 9.5 feet (2.9 meters).
* flooding is occurring and flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet (2.7 meters).
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 10.2 feet (3.1
meters) by after midnight tomorrow. The river will fall below
flood stage tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet (3.4 meters), minor flooding continues along
the river. Irrigation pumps may need to be removed. No threats to
residences or other structures are known to occur.
This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.6 feet (3.2 meters) on
Sep 26 2014.
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (feet):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Thu Thu Thu Thu
1AM 7AM 1PM 7PM
Presidio 5SE 8.0 9.0 9.5 Wed 7 PM 10.2 9.1 6.5 4.7
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Thu Thu Thu Thu
1AM 7AM 1PM 7PM
Presidio 5SE 2.4 2.7 2.9 Wed 7 PM 3.1 2.8 2.0 1.4
&&
LAT...LON 2945 10435 2961 10430 2959 10425 2937 10394 2923 10401
$$
TXC043-090102-
/O.CAN.KMAF.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-150709T1214Z/
/TELT2.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
732 PM CDT WED JUL 8 2015
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Rio Grande at Johnson Ranch.
* At 7PM Wednesday the stage was 12.9 feet (3.9 meters).
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet (4.6 meters).
* Forecast...The river crested below flood stage at 13.1 feet (feet
meters). The river will fall to 12.9 feet (3.9 meters) by .
This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.1 feet (4.6 meters) on
Jul 22 2013.
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (feet):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Thu Thu Thu Thu
1AM 7AM 1PM 7PM
Johnson Ranch 12.0 15.0 12.9 Wed 7 PM 12.3 7.3 7.0 7.2
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Thu Thu Thu Thu
1AM 7AM 1PM 7PM
Johnson Ranch 3.7 4.6 3.9 Wed 7 PM 3.7 2.2 2.1 2.2
&&
LAT...LON 2900 10349 2912 10340 2915 10312 2896 10305 2895 10338
$$766
WGUS84 KMAF 091359
FLSMAF
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX
859 AM CDT THU JUL 9 2015
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Texas...
Rio Grande at Presidio International Bridge affecting Presidio
County
Rio Grande below Presidio 5SE affecting Presidio County
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Colorado River at Colorado City 1WSW affecting Mitchell County
The Colorado River 1 WSW of Colorado City remains above flood stage.
The river will drop below flood stage this afternoon and return to
normal flow later tonight
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists are urged to heed flood warnings, and exercise caution if
traveling through this area. Vehicle-related fatalities are the
number one source of flood fatalities in West Texas and New Mexico.
If you encounter a flooded stretch of roadway, do not attempt to
cross it. You and your vehicle could be swept downstream in rushing
floodwaters. Turn around, don't drown!
River levels are high. Ranchers and farmers should move livestock
and machinery out of flood-prone areas if time permits.
Keep in mind that any additional rainfall across the area could
significantly change the present forecast stage.
Additional information is available at: www.weather.gov/midland
The next statement will be issued
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859 AM CDT THU JUL 9 2015
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Rio Grande at Presidio International Bridge.
* At 8AM Thursday the stage was 10.3 feet (3.1 meters).
* Fell below flood stage at 5:01 AM Thursday.
* Flood stage is 15.5 feet (4.7 meters).
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 8.9 feet (2.7 meters)
by tomorrow morning.
This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.6 feet (3.8 meters) on
Sep 17 2010.
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (feet):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Fri Sat Sun Mon
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Presidio Inter 12.0 15.5 10.3 Thu 8 AM 8.9 6.0 8.1 6.8
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Fri Sat Sun Mon
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Presidio Inter 3.7 4.7 3.1 Thu 8 AM 2.7 1.8 2.5 2.1
&&
LAT...LON 2951 10446 2963 10437 2961 10430 2945 10435 2949 10443
$$
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859 AM CDT THU JUL 9 2015
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Rio Grande below Presidio 5SE.
* At 8AM Thursday the stage was 6.9 feet (2.1 meters).
* Fell below flood stage at 6:52 AM Thursday.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet (2.7 meters).
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 4.3 feet (1.3 meters)
by tomorrow morning.
This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.6 feet (3.2 meters) on
Sep 26 2014.
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (feet):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Fri Sat Sun Mon
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Presidio 5SE 8.0 9.0 6.9 Thu 8 AM 4.3 3.8 4.6 3.8
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Fri Sat Sun Mon
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Presidio 5SE 2.4 2.7 2.1 Thu 8 AM 1.3 1.2 1.4 1.2
&&
LAT...LON 2945 10435 2961 10430 2959 10425 2937 10394 2923 10401
$$
TXC335-100559-
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859 AM CDT THU JUL 9 2015
...Flood Warning extended until late tonight...The Flood Warning
continues for
the Colorado River at Colorado City 1WSW.
* until late tonight, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 8AM Thursday the stage was 17.3 feet (5.3 meters).
* flooding is occurring and flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet (4.6 meters).
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
this afternoon.
This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.9 feet (4.8 meters) on
Apr 15 2015.
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (feet):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Fri Sat Sun Mon
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Colorado City 8.0 15.0 17.3 Thu 8 AM 9.2 6.7 5.0 4.5
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Fri Sat Sun Mon
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Colorado City 2.4 4.6 5.3 Thu 8 AM 2.8 2.0 1.5 1.4
&&
LAT...LON 3238 10099 3255 10085 3243 10081 3209 10067 3209 10088
$$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 Jul 8, 3:26 AM CDT, 3 hours 5 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jul 8, 3:26 AM CDT, 3 hours 5 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 326 AM CDT WED JUL 8 2015 .DISCUSSION... Southerly flow will return at the surface today as a surface trough develops to the west and the cold front (currently stalled across southern zones, extending NE toward north TX) retreats northward. Could see some thunderstorms develop near this boundary today mainly across far eastern zones. Generally have westerly flow aloft today and tomorrow, keeping the rich midlevel theta-e/moisture axis over the region through at least Thursday. This, along with daytime heating and convergence near the surface trough should result in some afternoon/evening thunderstorms near the mountains today and once again tomorrow. Could also see some weak disturbances moving across the NW zones during this time, aiding in thunderstorm development across these areas (namely the Guadalupe Mountains and SE NM). Could see some strong to even a few severe storms with moderate instability expected today however heavy rainfall and flooding will continue to be the main concern. Otherwise, below normal highs and above normal lows will persist through the end of the week. Friday and Saturday, forecast models depict a retrograding subtropical ridge anchoring itself over the region through much of next week. This will work to suppress any rain chances during this time. In addition, 850mb temperatures look to increase significantly and it may finally look more like summer around here through next week. However, abundant low level moisture will still remain in place which should continue to temper highs somewhat. Therefore, will continue to forecast highs below MOS guidance. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... BIG SPRING TX 87 71 90 72 / 30 10 10 0 CARLSBAD NM 91 69 92 71 / 20 30 30 40 DRYDEN TX 90 72 91 73 / 30 10 10 0 FORT STOCKTON TX 89 70 91 71 / 30 10 20 10 GUADALUPE PASS TX 83 65 82 66 / 30 40 40 50 HOBBS NM 87 66 88 68 / 10 30 20 20 MARFA TX 85 64 85 64 / 40 30 40 20 MIDLAND INTL AIRPORT TX 88 71 90 71 / 20 10 10 10 ODESSA TX 88 71 90 72 / 20 20 10 10 WINK TX 92 71 92 72 / 20 20 20 20 && .MAF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... NM...NONE. TX...NONE. && 27
Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 7, 9:05 PM CDT, 9 hours 26 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 905 PM CDT TUE JUL 7 2015 NMZ027>029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-057>063-067>070-074-075- 079>082-258-090215- 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- 905 PM CDT TUE JUL 7 2015 /805 PM MDT TUE JUL 7 2015/ THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO...SOUTHWEST TEXAS AND WEST TEXAS. .DAY ONE...TONIGHT THERE IS A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS TONIGHT...PRIMARILY FROM THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS AND ADJACENT PLAINS SOUTHWARD TO THE DAVIS MOUNTAINS AND INCLUDING THE BIG BEND AREA AND FAR LOWER TRANS PECOS. GUSTY WINDS WILL BE POSSIBLE...HOWEVER LOCALLY HEAVY RAINFALL REMAINS THE PRIMARY CONCERN WITH STORMS THAT DEVELOP. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY THUNDERSTORM CHANCES WILL PERSIST INTO WEDNESDAY AND LOCALLY HEAVY RAINFALL WILL CONTINUE TO BE THE MAIN CONCERN. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT ANTICIPATED. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 7:16 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MAF | 44 min | |
| Jul 7, 10:27 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MAF | Jeff Davis | 3 hr |
| Jul 8, 12:07 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MAF | Jeff Davis, Reeves | 4 hr |
| Jul 8, 2:40 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | MAF | Presidio | 18 hr |
| Jul 8, 6:22 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | MAF | Presidio | 20 hr |
| Jul 8, 2:41 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | MAF | Presidio | 18 hr |
| Jul 8, 2:41 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | MAF | Brewster | 17 hr |
| Jul 8, 5:33 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MAF | Brewster | 57 min |
| Jul 8, 6:37 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MAF | Brewster | 68 min |
| Jul 8, 6:43 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MAF | Presidio | 62 min |
| Jul 8, 6:52 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MAF | Jeff Davis, Presidio | 3 hr |
| Jul 8, 6:53 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MAF | Brewster | 3 hr |
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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.