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River Flood Warning 8, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this river flood warning at Jul 7, 2015, 9:19 AM CDT for Mitchell County, Texas. It took effect at Jul 7, 2015, 3:51 PM CDT. It was in force for 65 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 7, 2015, 9:19 AM CDT (14:19 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jul 7, 2015, 3:51 PM CDT
- Expired
- Jul 10, 2015, 8:44 AM CDT
- In force
- 65 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Mitchell County, TX
The radar
The San Angelo radar (KSJT), 111 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:22 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The river
Written for the forecast point Colorado River (TX) 1 mile WSW of Colorado City (CDCT2). The gauge peaked at 18.84 ft at Jul 8, 2015, 8:00 PM CDT.
- Action stage
- 12 ft
- Minor stage
- 15 ft
- Moderate stage
- 20 ft
- Major stage
- 26 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 08121000, 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.
030
WGUS44 KMAF 071419
FLWMAF
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX
919 AM CDT TUE JUL 7 2015
...The National Weather Service in Midland has issued a flood warning
for the following rivers in Texas...
Colorado River near Ira 4SW, below J. B. Thomas affecting Mitchell
and Scurry Counties
Colorado River at Colorado City 1WSW affecting Mitchell County
Deep Creek near Deep Creek Dunn 1W affecting Mitchell and Scurry
Counties
Heavy rainfall has lead to river levels of the Colorado River to enter
flood stage in parts of Mitchell and Scurry County. Deep Creek and the
Colorado River at Ira are forecast to crest around 11-14 ft this afternoon.
The Colorado River at Colorado City is forecast to crest around 18-21 ft
overnight from routed and local flow.
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 this evening.
&&
TXC335-415-080619-
/O.NEW.KMAF.FL.W.0007.150707T1419Z-150710T0424Z/
/IRAT2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.150707T1800Z.150708T1624Z.NO/
919 AM CDT TUE JUL 7 2015
The National Weather Service in has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Colorado River near Ira 4SW, below J. B. Thomas.
* until Thursday evening, or until the warning is cancelled.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet (2.4 meters).
This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.4 feet (5.0 meters) on
Aug 14 1972.
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (feet):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Wed Thu Fri Sat
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Ira 4SW, below 8.0 8.0 9.3 Tue 7 AM 9.1 4.9 3.6 3.1
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Wed Thu Fri Sat
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Ira 4SW, below 2.4 2.4 2.8 Tue 7 AM 2.8 1.5 1.1 0.9
&&
LAT...LON 3252 10118 3267 10108 3262 10099 3255 10085 3238 10099
$$
TXC335-080619-
/O.NEW.KMAF.FL.W.0008.150707T2051Z-150709T1405Z/
/CDCT2.1.ER.150707T2051Z.150708T0600Z.150709T0205Z.NO/
919 AM CDT TUE JUL 7 2015
The National Weather Service in has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Colorado River at Colorado City 1WSW.
* from this afternoon to Thursday morning, or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 8AM Tuesday the stage was 6.9 feet (2.1 meters).
* flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet (4.6 meters).
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late this afternoon and
continue to rise to near 18.7 feet (5.7 meters) by after midnight
tomorrow. The river will fall below flood stage by tomorrow late
evening.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet (6.1 meters), Moderate flooding begins.
Ranchers need to move livestock away from the floodplain. Trees
and brush along the riverbanks in Colorado City will be inundated.
A few farm buildings may be threatened by rising waters.
This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.7 feet (6.0 meters) on
Jun 13 1967.
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (feet):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Wed Thu Fri Sat
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Colorado City 8.0 15.0 6.9 Tue 8 AM 18.5 11.9 8.5 6.6
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Wed Thu Fri Sat
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Colorado City 2.4 4.6 2.1 Tue 8 AM 5.6 3.6 2.6 2.0
&&
LAT...LON 3238 10099 3255 10085 3243 10081 3209 10067 3209 10088
$$
TXC335-415-080619-
/O.NEW.KMAF.FL.W.0009.150707T1726Z-150708T1223Z/
/DEET2.1.ER.150707T1726Z.150707T1800Z.150708T0023Z.NO/
919 AM CDT TUE JUL 7 2015
The National Weather Service in has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Deep Creek near Deep Creek Dunn 1W.
* from this afternoon to Wednesday morning, or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 8AM Tuesday the stage was 6.7 feet (2.0 meters).
* flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet (4.3 meters).
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this afternoon and continue to
rise to near 14.9 feet (4.5 meters) by this afternoon. The river
will fall below flood stage by this evening.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet (4.3 meters), Low water channel banks
overflow. No damage is expected.
This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.2 feet (4.0 meters) on
Jun 17 2015.
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (feet):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Wed Thu Fri Sat
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Deep Creek Dun 14.0 14.0 6.7 Tue 8 AM 5.3 3.4 3.3 3.2
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Wed Thu Fri Sat
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Deep Creek Dun 4.3 4.3 2.0 Tue 8 AM 1.6 1.0 1.0 1.0
&&
LAT...LON 3291 10119 3300 10109 3270 10077 3248 10085 3257 10098
$$10 follow-up statements
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WGUS84 KMAF 071959
FLSMAF
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX
259 PM CDT TUE JUL 7 2015
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Colorado River near Ira 4SW, below J. B. Thomas affecting Mitchell
and Scurry Counties
Colorado River at Colorado City 1WSW affecting Mitchell County
Deep Creek near Deep Creek Dunn 1W affecting Mitchell and Scurry
Counties
Continued rainfall has kept the river levels of the Colorado River raised.
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
&&
TXC335-415-081159-
/O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-150710T0150Z/
/IRAT2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.150708T0000Z.150708T1350Z.NO/
259 PM CDT TUE JUL 7 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
the Colorado River near Ira 4SW, below J. B. Thomas.
* until Thursday evening, or until the warning is cancelled.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet (2.4 meters).
This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.4 feet (5.0 meters) on
Aug 14 1972.
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (feet):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Wed Thu Fri Sat
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Ira 4SW, below 8.0 8.0 M M 8.8 4.6 3.5 3.0
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Wed Thu Fri Sat
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Ira 4SW, below 2.4 2.4 M M 2.7 1.4 1.1 0.9
&&
LAT...LON 3252 10118 3267 10108 3262 10099 3255 10085 3238 10099
$$
TXC335-081159-
/O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0008.150708T0212Z-150709T1550Z/
/CDCT2.1.ER.150708T0212Z.150708T1200Z.150709T0350Z.NO/
259 PM CDT TUE JUL 7 2015
...Flood Warning extended until Thursday morning...The Flood Warning
continues for
the Colorado River at Colorado City 1WSW.
* from this evening to Thursday morning, or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 2PM Tuesday the stage was 8.1 feet (2.5 meters).
* flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet (4.6 meters).
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tonight and continue to rise
to near 19.1 feet (5.8 meters) by tomorrow morning. The river will
fall below flood stage by tomorrow late evening.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet (6.1 meters), Moderate flooding begins.
Ranchers need to move livestock away from the floodplain. Trees
and brush along the riverbanks in Colorado City will be inundated.
A few farm buildings may be threatened by rising waters.
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 Wed Thu Fri Sat
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Colorado City 8.0 15.0 8.1 Tue 2 PM 19.1 12.0 7.7 5.7
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Wed Thu Fri Sat
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Colorado City 2.4 4.6 2.5 Tue 2 PM 5.8 3.7 2.3 1.7
&&
LAT...LON 3238 10099 3255 10085 3243 10081 3209 10067 3209 10088
$$
TXC335-415-081159-
/O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-150708T1651Z/
/DEET2.1.ER.150707T1631Z.150708T0000Z.150708T0451Z.NO/
259 PM CDT TUE JUL 7 2015
...Flood Warning extended until Wednesday morning...The Flood Warning
continues for
the Deep Creek near Deep Creek Dunn 1W.
* until Wednesday morning, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 2PM Tuesday the stage was 16.6 feet (5.1 meters).
* flooding is occurring and flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet (4.3 meters).
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 17.4 feet (5.3
meters) by this evening. The river will fall below flood stage
tonight.
This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.2 feet (4.0 meters) on
Jun 17 2015.
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (feet):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Wed Thu Fri Sat
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Deep Creek Dun 14.0 14.0 16.6 Tue 2 PM 8.0 4.8 3.9 3.7
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Wed Thu Fri Sat
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Deep Creek Dun 4.3 4.3 5.1 Tue 2 PM 2.4 1.5 1.2 1.1
&&
LAT...LON 3291 10119 3300 10109 3270 10077 3248 10085 3257 10098
$$115
WGUS84 KMAF 080147
FLSMAF
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX
847 PM CDT TUE JUL 7 2015
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Colorado River near Ira 4SW, below J. B. Thomas affecting Mitchell
and Scurry Counties
Colorado River at Colorado City 1WSW affecting Mitchell County
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas..
Deep Creek near Deep Creek Dunn 1W affecting Mitchell and Scurry
Counties
.Heavy rain has increased river flow in the warned areas.
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 by Wednesday morning.
&&
TXC335-415-081747-
/O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-150709T2338Z/
/IRAT2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.150708T0600Z.150708T1138Z.NO/
847 PM CDT TUE JUL 7 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
the Colorado River near Ira 4SW, below J. B. Thomas.
* until Thursday evening, or until the warning is cancelled.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet (2.4 meters).
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (feet):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Wed Thu Fri Sat
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Ira 4SW, below 8.0 8.0 M M 4.5 3.4 3.0 2.7
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Wed Thu Fri Sat
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Ira 4SW, below 2.4 2.4 M M 1.4 1.0 0.9 0.8
&&
LAT...LON 3252 10118 3267 10108 3262 10099 3255 10085 3238 10099
$$
TXC335-081747-
/O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0008.150708T0736Z-150710T0748Z/
/CDCT2.1.ER.150708T0736Z.150709T0000Z.150709T1948Z.NO/
847 PM CDT TUE JUL 7 2015
...Flood Warning extended until late Thursday night...The Flood
Warning continues for
the Colorado River at Colorado City 1WSW.
* from late tonight to late Thursday night, or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 8PM Tuesday the stage was 11.6 feet (3.5 meters).
* flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet (4.6 meters).
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by after midnight tomorrow and
continue to rise to near 19.6 feet (6.0 meters) by tomorrow
evening. The river will fall below flood stage by Thursday early
afternoon.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet (6.1 meters), Moderate flooding begins.
Ranchers need to move livestock away from the floodplain. Trees
and brush along the riverbanks in Colorado City will be inundated.
A few farm buildings may be threatened by rising waters.
This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.9 feet (4.8 meters) on
Apr 15 2015.
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (feet):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Wed Thu Fri Sat
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Colorado City 8.0 15.0 11.6 Tue 8 PM 17.5 10.7 7.0 5.0
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Wed Thu Fri Sat
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Colorado City 2.4 4.6 3.5 Tue 8 PM 5.3 3.3 2.1 1.5
&&
LAT...LON 3238 10099 3255 10085 3243 10081 3209 10067 3209 10088
$$
TXC335-415-081747-
/O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-150709T0242Z/
/DEET2.2.ER.150707T1631Z.150708T0300Z.150708T1442Z.NO/
847 PM CDT TUE JUL 7 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
the Deep Creek near Deep Creek Dunn 1W.
* until Wednesday evening, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 8PM Tuesday the stage was 19.7 feet (6.0 meters).
* flooding is occurring and flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet (4.3 meters).
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 20.5 feet (6.2
meters) by tonight. The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow
late morning.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet (6.1 meters), Farm and ranch land flood.
Damage to fences occurs. Equipment and cattle are threatened, and
should be move to higher ground.
This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.0 feet (5.2 meters) on
Sep 21 2014.
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (feet):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Wed Thu Fri Sat
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Deep Creek Dun 14.0 14.0 19.7 Tue 8 PM 5.0 4.0 3.5 3.4
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Wed Thu Fri Sat
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Deep Creek Dun 4.3 4.3 6.0 Tue 8 PM 1.5 1.2 1.1 1.0
&&
LAT...LON 3291 10119 3300 10109 3270 10077 3248 10085 3257 10098
$$738
WGUS84 KMAF 080843
FLSMAF
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX
343 AM CDT WED JUL 8 2015
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Texas...
Colorado River near Ira 4SW, below J. B. Thomas affecting Mitchell
and Scurry Counties
Deep Creek near Deep Creek Dunn 1W affecting Mitchell and Scurry
Counties
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Colorado River at Colorado City 1WSW affecting Mitchell County
.Recent rains in the northeastern Permian Basin have caused significant
rises in area creeks and rivers. Fortunately Deep Creek near Dunn is
subsiding and is no longer in flood stage. And while the Colorado River
near Ira, below J. B. Thomas is subsiding below flood stage...it remains
above flood stage near Colorado City and is expected to stay in flood
until Thursday morning. Caution is urged at all low water crossings
through Friday.
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 this morning.
&&
TXC335-415-080913-
/O.CAN.KMAF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-150709T2338Z/
/IRAT2.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
343 AM CDT WED JUL 8 2015
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Colorado River near Ira 4SW, below J. B. Thomas.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet (2.4 meters).
* Impact...At 8.0 feet (2.4 meters), the river reaches minor flood
stage, and the initial low water channel overflows. However, water
remains within the main channel. No significant flood damage is
expected.
&&
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
Ira 4SW, below 8.0 8.0 M M 5.3 4.9 4.7 4.3
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
Ira 4SW, below 2.4 2.4 M M 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.3
&&
LAT...LON 3252 10118 3267 10108 3262 10099 3255 10085 3238 10099
$$
TXC335-090043-
/O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-150710T0536Z/
/CDCT2.1.ER.150708T2248Z.150709T1200Z.150709T1736Z.NO/
343 AM CDT WED JUL 8 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
the Colorado River at Colorado City 1WSW.
* until late Thursday night, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 3AM Wednesday the stage was 12.9 feet (3.9 meters).
* flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet (4.6 meters).
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late this afternoon and
continue to rise to near 16.4 feet (5.0 meters) by tomorrow
morning. The river will fall below flood stage by tomorrow early
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 Wed Wed Thu Thu
1PM 7PM 1AM 7AM
Colorado City 8.0 15.0 12.9 Wed 3 AM 13.8 15.3 16.3 16.4
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
Colorado City 2.4 4.6 3.9 Wed 3 AM 4.2 4.7 5.0 5.0
&&
LAT...LON 3238 10099 3255 10085 3243 10081 3209 10067 3209 10088
$$
TXC335-415-080913-
/O.CAN.KMAF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-150709T0242Z/
/DEET2.2.ER.150707T1631Z.150708T0330Z.150708T0719Z.NO/
343 AM CDT WED JUL 8 2015
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Deep Creek near Deep Creek Dunn 1W.
* At 3AM Wednesday the stage was 10.8 feet (3.3 meters).
* Fell below flood stage at 2:19 AM Wednesday.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet (4.3 meters).
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 4.7 feet (1.4 meters)
by tomorrow morning.
This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.2 feet (4.0 meters) on
Jun 17 2015.
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (feet):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Wed Wed Thu Thu
1PM 7PM 1AM 7AM
Deep Creek Dun 14.0 14.0 10.8 Wed 3 AM 6.2 5.2 5.0 4.7
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Wed Wed Thu Thu
1PM 7PM 1AM 7AM
Deep Creek Dun 4.3 4.3 3.3 Wed 3 AM 1.9 1.6 1.5 1.4
&&
LAT...LON 3291 10119 3300 10109 3270 10077 3248 10085 3257 10098
$$012
WGUS84 KMAF 081333
FLSMAF
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX
833 AM CDT WED JUL 8 2015
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Colorado River at Colorado City 1WSW affecting Mitchell County
.Recent rains in the northeastern Permian Basin have caused significant
rises in area creeks and rivers. While the Colorado River near Ira, below
J. B. Thomas is subsiding below flood stage...it remains
above flood stage near Colorado City and is expected to stay in flood
until Thursday morning. Caution is urged at all low water crossings
through Friday.
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.
&&
TXC335-090533-
/O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-150710T0325Z/
/CDCT2.1.ER.150708T1409Z.150709T0000Z.150709T1525Z.NO/
833 AM 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 7AM Wednesday the stage was 14.2 feet (4.3 meters).
* flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet (4.6 meters).
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late this morning and continue
to rise to near 17.6 feet (5.4 meters) by this evening. The river
will fall 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 Wed Wed Thu Thu
1PM 7PM 1AM 7AM
Colorado City 8.0 15.0 14.2 Wed 7 AM 16.9 17.6 17.0 15.8
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
Colorado City 2.4 4.6 4.3 Wed 7 AM 5.2 5.4 5.2 4.8
&&
LAT...LON 3238 10099 3255 10085 3243 10081 3209 10067 3209 10088
$$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
$$
TXC335-091144-
/O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-150710T0325Z/
/CDCT2.1.ER.150708T1402Z.150708T1930Z.150709T1525Z.NO/
244 PM CDT WED JUL 8 2015
The Flood Warning continues for
the Colorado River at Colorado City 1WSW.
* until Thursday evening, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 2PM Wednesday the stage was 17.8 feet (5.4 meters).
* flooding is occurring and flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet (4.6 meters).
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
tomorrow late morning.
This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.9 feet (4.8 meters) on
Apr 15 2015.
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (feet):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Thu Fri Sat Sun
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Colorado City 8.0 15.0 17.8 Wed 2 PM 15.8 10.0 6.2 5.3
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Thu Fri Sat Sun
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Colorado City 2.4 4.6 5.4 Wed 2 PM 4.8 3.0 1.9 1.6
&&
LAT...LON 3238 10099 3255 10085 3243 10081 3209 10067 3209 10088
$$429
WGUS84 KMAF 082012
FLSMAF
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX
312 PM CDT WED JUL 8 2015
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Colorado River at Colorado City 1WSW affecting Mitchell County
.Releases upstream is causing high flow along the Colorado River.
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 Wednesday evening.
&&
TXC335-091212-
/O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-150710T0349Z/
/CDCT2.1.ER.150708T1402Z.150709T0000Z.150709T1549Z.NO/
312 PM CDT WED JUL 8 2015
...Flood Warning extended until Thursday evening...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 rising to near 19.1 feet (5.8
meters) by this evening. The river will fall below flood stage
tomorrow late morning.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet (6.1 meters), Moderate flooding begins.
Ranchers need to move livestock away from the floodplain. Trees
and brush along the riverbanks in Colorado City will be inundated.
A few farm buildings may be threatened by rising waters.
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 16.4 9.8 6.5 5.0
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 5.0 3.0 2.0 1.5
&&
LAT...LON 3238 10099 3255 10085 3243 10081 3209 10067 3209 10088
$$420
WGUS84 KMAF 090107
FLSMAF
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX
807 PM CDT WED JUL 8 2015
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Colorado River at Colorado City 1WSW affecting Mitchell County
.Heavy rain has decreased however the Colorado River remains above flood stage.
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 by Thursday morning.
&&
TXC335-091707-
/O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-150710T0544Z/
/CDCT2.1.ER.150708T1402Z.150709T0030Z.150709T1744Z.NO/
807 PM CDT WED JUL 8 2015
...Flood Warning extended until late Thursday night...The Flood
Warning continues for
the Colorado River at Colorado City 1WSW.
* until late Thursday night, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 7PM Wednesday the stage was 18.8 feet (5.7 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 early afternoon.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet (6.1 meters), Moderate flooding begins.
Ranchers need to move livestock away from the floodplain. Trees
and brush along the riverbanks in Colorado City will be inundated.
A few farm buildings may be threatened by rising waters.
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 Thu Thu Thu
1AM 7AM 1PM 7PM
Colorado City 8.0 15.0 18.8 Wed 7 PM 18.6 17.2 14.9 12.8
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
Colorado City 2.4 4.6 5.7 Wed 7 PM 5.7 5.2 4.5 3.9
&&
LAT...LON 3238 10099 3255 10085 3243 10081 3209 10067 3209 10088
$$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
&&
TXC377-091429-
/O.CAN.KMAF.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-150709T2021Z/
/PRST2.1.ER.150708T1129Z.150709T0300Z.150709T1001Z.NO/
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
$$
TXC377-091429-
/O.CAN.KMAF.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-150710T0013Z/
/PRDT2.1.ER.150708T1517Z.150709T0900Z.150709T1152Z.NO/
859 AM CDT THU JUL 9 2015
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Rio Grande below Presidio 5SE.
* At 8AM Thursday the stage was 6.9 feet (2.1 meters).
* Fell below flood stage at 6:52 AM Thursday.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet (2.7 meters).
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 4.3 feet (1.3 meters)
by tomorrow morning.
This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.6 feet (3.2 meters) on
Sep 26 2014.
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (feet):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Fri Sat Sun Mon
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Presidio 5SE 8.0 9.0 6.9 Thu 8 AM 4.3 3.8 4.6 3.8
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Fri Sat Sun Mon
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Presidio 5SE 2.4 2.7 2.1 Thu 8 AM 1.3 1.2 1.4 1.2
&&
LAT...LON 2945 10435 2961 10430 2959 10425 2937 10394 2923 10401
$$
TXC335-100559-
/O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-150710T0726Z/
/CDCT2.1.ER.150708T1402Z.150709T0145Z.150709T1926Z.NO/
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
$$533
WGUS84 KMAF 091955
FLSMAF
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX
255 PM CDT THU JUL 9 2015
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Colorado River at Colorado City 1WSW affecting Mitchell County
.Due to recent rainfall, the Colorado River at Colorado City remains
in flood stage.
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
This will be the last statement to be issued for this river as it is
expected to go below flood stage unless additional rainfall occurs and
contributes to more flooding.
&&
TXC335-101155-
/O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-150710T1227Z/
/CDCT2.1.ER.150708T1402Z.150709T0145Z.150710T0027Z.NO/
255 PM CDT THU JUL 9 2015
...Flood Warning extended until Friday morning...The Flood Warning
continues for
the Colorado River at Colorado City 1WSW.
* until Friday morning, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 2PM Thursday the stage was 16.2 feet (4.9 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 evening.
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 Fri Fri
7PM 1AM 7AM 1PM
Colorado City 8.0 15.0 16.2 Thu 2 PM 15.1 13.8 12.4 11.0
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Thu Fri Fri Fri
7PM 1AM 7AM 1PM
Colorado City 2.4 4.6 4.9 Thu 2 PM 4.6 4.2 3.8 3.4
&&
LAT...LON 3238 10099 3255 10085 3243 10081 3209 10067 3209 10088
$$926
WGUS84 KMAF 100217
FLSMAF
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX
917 PM CDT THU JUL 9 2015
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Colorado River at Colorado City 1WSW affecting Mitchell County
Due to recent heavy rainfall...the Colorado River at Colorado City
remains above flood stage this evening. The river is expected to
drop below flood stage 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
Barring any additional heavy rainfall...this will be the last
statement for this event.
&&
TXC335-101344-
/O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-150710T1344Z/
/CDCT2.1.ER.150708T1402Z.150709T0145Z.150710T0144Z.NO/
917 PM CDT THU JUL 9 2015
...Flood Warning extended until Friday morning...The Flood Warning
continues for
the Colorado River at Colorado City 1WSW.
* until Friday morning, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 8PM Thursday the stage was 15.1 feet (4.6 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 evening.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet (4.3 meters), Minor flooding of farm and ranch
land begins. No buildings or other structures are threatened.
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 Fri Fri Fri
1AM 7AM 1PM 7PM
Colorado City 8.0 15.0 15.1 Thu 8 PM 14.1 13.1 12.1 11.1
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Fri Fri Fri Fri
1AM 7AM 1PM 7PM
Colorado City 2.4 4.6 4.6 Thu 8 PM 4.3 4.0 3.7 3.4
&&
LAT...LON 3238 10099 3255 10085 3243 10081 3209 10067 3209 10088What 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 7, 6:26 AM CDT, 2 hours 53 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jul 7, 6:26 AM CDT, 2 hours 53 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX
626 AM CDT TUE JUL 7 2015
.AVIATION...
12Z TAF ISSUANCE...
Main aviation concerns for the next 24 hours is
low cigs affecting terminals this morning and thunderstorm activity
this afternoon. A large area of showers and thunderstorms continue
to move east of the terminals this morning. Still have a few showers
affecting PEQ and FST however this activity will move east of the
sites over the next few hours. The cold front has sagged a little
further south, resulting in northerly winds at all but FST.
According to model guidance, this front will stall near MAF and FST
this afternoon and will likely serve as the main focus for showers
and thunderstorms later today. Highest confidence for TSRA is at MAF
and FST and decided to include mention late this afternoon through
late tonight. Heavy rainfall will be the main threat and may result
in brief periods of low visibility. Low cigs have been difficult to
track and forecast overnight due to the thunderstorm activity. For
now, will continue to carry MVFR at CNM and IFR at HOB through at
least late morning and continue to monitor trends for amendments.
&&
.PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 435 AM CDT TUE JUL 7 2015/
DISCUSSION...
Current radar is showing an area of moderate to heavy rain in the
northeastern Permian Basin and western low rolling plains.
Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches have been observed on Texas
Tech mesonet sites in Borden and Scurry Counties which is already
above flash flood guidance. This rain is focused along a weak
cold front that is bisecting the Permian Basin from NE-SW and
where the most widespread rainfall will occur today will depend
on the position of this feature. Additional showers are being
supported by a very slow moving upper level trough moving across
west Texas. Precipitable water values are well above normal so
storms will be proficient rain producers and thus have issued a
Flash Flood Watch for the flooding threat. The greatest flood
potential will be in the eastern portion of the watch area but
with PWATs approaching 2 inches any storm could produce flash
flooding so decided to make the watch large enough to include most
of the CWA except those areas farthest from the upper trough.
Most of the rain is expected today and tomorrow, then will
diminish and shift to the Guadalupe Mountains later this week and
end altogether by the weekend as an upper level high retrogrades
from the southeastern U.S. over into the Central Plains. Well
below normal temperatures today will climb through the next seven
days as subsidence from the upper high increases. GFS and ECMWF
extended MOS guidance are showing highs approaching 100 degrees
early next week but this seems a bit too high. In drought years
deep easterly flow on the southern periphery of the high could
advect hot and dry air in from central Texas but this year there
has been plenty of moisture available so highs in this regime
should hold to the mid 90s.
Hennig
&&
.MAF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NM...FLASH FLOOD WATCH through this evening FOR THE FOLLOWING ZONES...
Central Lea County...Eddy County Plains...Guadalupe
Mountains NP/Lincoln NF/LNZ...Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy
County...Northern Lea County...Southeast Plains/BLM
Roswell/LNZ...Southern Lea County.
TX...FLASH FLOOD WATCH through late tonight FOR THE FOLLOWING ZONES...
Andrews...Borden...Crane...Dawson...Ector...Gaines...
Glasscock...Guadalupe Mountains...Howard...Loving...
Martin...Midland...Mitchell...Pecos...Reagan...Reeves
County and Upper Trans Pecos...Scurry...Upton...Ward...
Winkler.
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27Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 7, 4:00 AM CDT, 5 hours 19 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX 400 AM CDT TUE JUL 7 2015 NMZ027>029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-057>063-067>070-074-075- 079>082-258-080900- 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- 400 AM CDT TUE JUL 7 2015 /300 AM MDT TUE JUL 7 2015/ THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO...SOUTHWEST TEXAS AND WEST TEXAS. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT SCATTERED TO NUMEROUS THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED TODAY ACROSS SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO AND WEST TEXAS. HEAVY RAINFALL AND LOCALIZED FLASH FLOODING WILL BE THE MAIN THREAT... ESPECIALLY OVER AREAS ALONG AND EAST OF THE PECOS RIVER VALLEY. AS A RESULT...A FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR THESE AREAS THROUGH LATE TONIGHT. IN ADDITION...SOME OF THE STRONGER STORMS COULD ALSO PRODUCE GUSTY WINDS TO 50 MPH AND FREQUENT CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING STRIKES. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY THUNDERSTORM CHANCES WILL PERSIST INTO WEDNESDAY AND LOCALLY HEAVY RAINFALL AND FLASH FLOODING WILL CONTINUE TO BE THE MAIN CONCERN. IN ADDITION SOME OF THE STRONGER STORMS COULD ALSO PRODUCE GUSTY WINDS TO 50 MPH AND FREQUENT CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING STRIKES. .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
In the hours before
Local storm report, Jul 7, 7:34 AM CDT, 1 hour 45 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX
734 AM CDT TUE JUL 07 2015
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0605 PM TSTM WND DMG 2 SSE LEES 32.05N 101.48W
07/06/2015 GLASSCOCK TX LAW ENFORCEMENT
10 POWER POLES SNAPPED NEAR DRUMRIGHT ROAD AND HWY 33.
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ANDREW.ARNOLDLocal storm report, Jul 7, 7:38 AM CDT, 1 hour 41 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX
738 AM CDT TUE JUL 07 2015
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0712 AM FLASH FLOOD SNYDER 32.71N 100.92W
07/07/2015 SCURRY TX EMERGENCY MNGR
HWY 180 CLOSED IN THE TOWN OF SNYDER BETWEEN AVE M AND
AVE Q WITH 2 FEET OF WATER OVER THE ROAD.
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ANDREW.ARNOLDThe office that day
Everything else NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2:48 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MAF | Borden, Dawson, Scurry | 4 hr |
| Jul 7, 3:40 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MAF | Borden, Scurry | 3 hr |
| Jul 7, 3:46 AM CDT | Flash Flood Watch | MAF | Andrews, Borden, Crane, Dawson, Ector, Gaines and 12 more | 11 hr |
| Jul 7, 4:05 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MAF | Howard, Mitchell | 4 hr |
| Jul 7, 6:43 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MAF | Borden, Scurry | 3 hr |
| Jul 7, 9:19 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | MAF | Mitchell, Scurry | 62 hr |
| Jul 7, 9:19 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | MAF | Mitchell, Scurry | 22 hr |
| Jul 7, 9:36 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MAF | Borden, Howard, Mitchell, Scurry | 4 hr |
| Jul 7, 10:39 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MAF | Howard | 3 hr |
| Jul 7, 1:22 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MAF | Glasscock, Reagan | 113 min |
| Jul 7, 2:57 PM CDT | Flash Flood Watch | MAF | Borden, Glasscock, Howard, Mitchell, Reagan, Scurry | 6 hr |
| Jul 7, 5:12 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MAF | Terrell | 3 hr |
| Jul 7, 5:51 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MAF | Pecos, Terrell | 3 hr |
| Jul 7, 5:55 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MAF | Terrell | 3 hr |
| Jul 7, 6:32 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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.