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River Flood Warning 2, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this river flood warning at Aug 13, 2016, 7:38 PM CDT for Presidio County, Texas. It was in force for 38 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 13, 2016, 7:38 PM CDT (00:38 UTC)
- Expired
- Aug 15, 2016, 10:04 AM CDT
- In force
- 38 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Moderate
County Presidio County, TX
The river
Written for the forecast point Rio Grande at Candelaria Crossing (CDET2).
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.
178
WGUS44 KMAF 140038
FLWMAF
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX
738 PM CDT SAT AUG 13 2016
...The National Weather Service in Midland has issued a flood warning
for the following rivers in Texas...
Rio Grande at Candelaria 3N affecting Presidio County
Rio Grande above Presidio 6WNW affecting Presidio County
Recent heavy rain in the area is resulting in some quick rises along the Rio
Grande at Candelaria and Presidio. Rivers have already crested and should
continue to fall rapidly.
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 tomorrow.
&&
TXC377-141543-
/O.NEW.KMAF.FL.W.0002.160814T0038Z-160814T1543Z/
/CDET2.2.ER.160813T2229Z.160813T2300Z.160814T0343Z.NO/
738 PM CDT SAT AUG 13 2016
The National Weather Service in has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Rio Grande at Candelaria 3N.
* until Sunday morning, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 7PM Saturday the stage was 10.6 feet (3.2 meters).
* Flood stage is 8.5 feet (2.6 meters).
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
tonight.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet (3.0 meters), the river reaches moderate flood
stage, flooding some sections of FM 170. Water levels in the flood
plain may begin to affect homes between the road and the river.
The roadway to the foot bridge may be inundated. Livestock and
machinery may need to be moved as time and conditions permit.
This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.7 feet (3.3 meters) on
Jul 29 2010.
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (feet):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Sun Mon Tue Wed
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Candelaria 3N 7.5 8.5 10.6 Sat 7 PM 7.2 7.5 7.6 7.6
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Sun Mon Tue Wed
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Candelaria 3N 2.3 2.6 3.2 Sat 7 PM 2.2 2.3 2.3 2.3
&&
LAT...LON 3057 10504 3069 10492 3022 10463 2980 10451 2975 10465
$$
TXC377-141638-
/O.NEW.KMAF.FL.W.0003.160814T0038Z-160816T1905Z/
/PIOT2.1.ER.160813T2239Z.160813T2330Z.160816T0705Z.NO/
738 PM CDT SAT AUG 13 2016
The National Weather Service in has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Rio Grande above Presidio 6WNW.
* until Tuesday afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 7PM Saturday the stage was 10.3 feet (3.1 meters).
* flooding is occurring and flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet (2.7 meters).
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
early Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet (2.7 meters), the river reaches minor flood
stage, and flooding between the levees occurs. No damage to
structures is expected.
This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.3 feet (3.1 meters) on
Sep 17 2011.
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (feet):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Sun Mon Tue Wed
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Presidio 6WNW 6.0 9.0 10.3 Sat 7 PM 5.1 8.1 6.1 6.2
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Sun Mon Tue Wed
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Presidio 6WNW 1.8 2.7 3.1 Sat 7 PM 1.6 2.5 1.9 1.9
&&
LAT...LON 2975 10465 2980 10451 2963 10437 2951 10446 2957 10453
$$4 follow-up statements
601
WGUS84 KMAF 141307
FLSMAF
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX
807 AM CDT SUN AUG 14 2016
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Texas...
Rio Grande above Presidio 6WNW affecting Presidio County
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Rio Grande at Candelaria 3N affecting Presidio County
Recent heavy rainfall has kept the Rio Grande in minor flood stage
at Candelaria. River levels at Presidio have fallen below criteria
this morning, but water from Candelaria is expected to arrive in a
few days.
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 tomorrow.
&&
TXC377-150507-
/O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160815T1021Z/
/CDET2.2.ER.160813T2229Z.160813T2300Z.160814T2221Z.NO/
807 AM CDT SUN AUG 14 2016
...Flood Warning extended until late tonight...The Flood Warning
continues for
the Rio Grande at Candelaria 3N.
* until late tonight, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 7AM Sunday the stage was 8.5 feet (2.6 meters).
* flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 8.5 feet (2.6 meters).
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this morning and continue to
rise to near 9.3 feet (2.8 meters) by this afternoon. The river
will fall below flood stage by late this afternoon.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet (3.0 meters), the river reaches moderate flood
stage, flooding some sections of FM 170. Water levels in the flood
plain may begin to affect homes between the road and the river.
The roadway to the foot bridge may be inundated. Livestock and
machinery may need to be moved as time and conditions permit.
This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.1 feet (2.8 meters) on
Aug 9 2016.
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (feet):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Mon Tue Wed Thu
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Candelaria 3N 7.5 8.5 8.5 Sun 7 AM 7.4 7.2 7.3 7.3
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Mon Tue Wed Thu
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Candelaria 3N 2.3 2.6 2.6 Sun 7 AM 2.3 2.2 2.2 2.2
&&
LAT...LON 3057 10504 3069 10492 3022 10463 2980 10451 2975 10465
$$
TXC377-141337-
/O.CAN.KMAF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-160816T1905Z/
/PIOT2.1.ER.160813T2239Z.160813T2330Z.160814T0650Z.NO/
807 AM CDT SUN AUG 14 2016
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Rio Grande above Presidio 6WNW.
* At 7AM Sunday the stage was 7.9 feet (2.4 meters).
* Fell below flood stage at 1:50 AM Sunday.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet (2.7 meters).
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 5.3 feet (1.6 meters)
by tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet (2.7 meters), the river reaches minor flood
stage, and flooding between the levees occurs. No damage to
structures is expected.
This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.0 feet (2.7 meters) on
Nov 30 2015.
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (feet):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Mon Tue Wed Thu
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Presidio 6WNW 6.0 9.0 7.9 Sun 7 AM 5.3 8.2 7.1 6.0
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Mon Tue Wed Thu
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Presidio 6WNW 1.8 2.7 2.4 Sun 7 AM 1.6 2.5 2.2 1.8
&&
LAT...LON 2975 10465 2980 10451 2963 10437 2951 10446 2957 10453
$$885
WGUS84 KMAF 141910
FLSMAF
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX
210 PM CDT SUN AUG 14 2016
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Rio Grande at Candelaria 3N affecting Presidio County
Recent heavy rainfall has kept the Rio Grande in minor flood stage
at Candelaria. River levels at Presidio have fallen below criteria
this morning, but water from Candelaria is expected to arrive in a
few days.
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 this evening.
&&
TXC377-151110-
/O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160815T2100Z/
/CDET2.2.ER.160813T2229Z.160813T2300Z.160815T0900Z.NO/
210 PM CDT SUN AUG 14 2016
...Flood Warning extended until Monday afternoon...The Flood Warning
continues for
the Rio Grande at Candelaria 3N.
* until Monday afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 1 PM Sunday the stage was 8.6 feet (2.6 meters).
* flooding is occurring and flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 8.5 feet (2.6 meters).
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 8.7 feet (2.7
meters) by this evening. The river will fall below flood stage
early tomorrow.
* 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 9.1 feet (2.8 meters) on
Aug 9 2016.
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (feet):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Sun Mon Mon Mon
7PM 1AM 7AM 1PM
Candelaria 3N 7.5 8.5 8.6 Sun 1 PM 8.7 8.6 8.4 8.3
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Sun Mon Mon Mon
7PM 1AM 7AM 1PM
Candelaria 3N 2.3 2.6 2.6 Sun 1 PM 2.7 2.6 2.6 2.5
&&
LAT...LON 3057 10504 3069 10492 3022 10463 2980 10451 2975 10465
$$418
WGUS84 KMAF 150144
FLSMAF
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX
844 PM CDT SUN AUG 14 2016
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Rio Grande at Candelaria 3N affecting Presidio County
Recent heavy rainfall has kept the Rio Grande above flood stage
at Candelaria.
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 tomorrow morning.
&&
TXC377-151744-
/O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160815T1800Z/
/CDET2.2.ER.160813T2229Z.160813T2300Z.160815T0600Z.NO/
844 PM CDT SUN AUG 14 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
the Rio Grande at Candelaria 3N.
* until Monday afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 8 PM Sunday the stage was 8.6 feet (2.6 meters).
* flooding is occurring and flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 8.5 feet (2.6 meters).
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
after midnight tomorrow.
* 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 11.3 feet (3.4 meters) on
Aug 13 2016.
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (feet):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Mon Mon Mon Mon
1AM 7AM 1PM 7PM
Candelaria 3N 7.5 8.5 8.6 Sun 8 PM 8.5 8.4 8.0 7.6
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Mon Mon Mon Mon
1AM 7AM 1PM 7PM
Candelaria 3N 2.3 2.6 2.6 Sun 8 PM 2.6 2.6 2.4 2.3
&&
LAT...LON 3057 10504 3069 10492 3022 10463 2980 10451 2975 10465
$$679
WGUS84 KMAF 151504
FLSMAF
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX
1004 AM CDT MON AUG 15 2016
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Texas...
Rio Grande at Candelaria 3N affecting Presidio County
River is below flood stage. It will continue to fall and should
be below action stage by tomorrow.
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
There will be no further statements for this event.
&&
TXC377-151534-
/O.CAN.KMAF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160815T1800Z/
/CDET2.2.ER.160813T2229Z.160813T2300Z.160815T0345Z.NO/
1004 AM CDT MON AUG 15 2016
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Rio Grande at Candelaria 3N.
* At 9AM Monday the stage was 8.0 feet (2.4 meters).
* Fell below flood stage at 22:45 PM Sunday.
* Flood stage is 8.5 feet (2.6 meters).
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 7.4 feet (2.3 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 11.3 feet (3.4 meters) on
Aug 13 2016.
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (feet):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Tue Wed Thu Fri
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Candelaria 3N 7.5 8.5 8.0 Mon 9 AM 7.4 7.2 7.2 7.2
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Tue Wed Thu Fri
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Candelaria 3N 2.3 2.6 2.4 Mon 9 AM 2.3 2.2 2.2 2.2
&&
LAT...LON 3057 10504 3069 10492 3022 10463 2980 10451 2975 10465
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 7:38 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | MAF | Presidio | 66 hr |
| Aug 13, 8:21 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MAF | Brewster, Presidio | 3 hr |
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Sources
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