Alert archive / Texas / River Flood Warnings in 2017
River Flood Warning 2, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this river flood warning at May 21, 2017, 11:58 AM CDT for Brewster County, Texas. It was in force for 40 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- May 21, 2017, 11:58 AM CDT (16:58 UTC)
- Expired
- May 23, 2017, 4:20 AM CDT
- In force
- 40 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Moderate
County Brewster County, TX
The river
Written for the forecast point Rio Grande at Castolon (CSTT2). The gauge peaked at 19.51 ft at May 21, 2017, 4:00 PM CDT.
- Action stage
- 13 ft
- Minor stage
- 15 ft
- Moderate stage
- 19 ft
- Major stage
- 24 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 08374550, 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.
833
WGUS44 KMAF 211658
FLWMAF
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1158 AM CDT Sun May 21 2017
...The National Weather Service in Midland has issued a flood warning
for the following rivers in Texas...
Rio Grande at Castolon affecting Brewster County
.Thunderstorms producing very heavy rainfall have resulted in rapid
river rises on the Rio Grande and tributaries in the Big Bend area
over the past few hours. Rain gages and radar indicate that 2-3
inches of rain have fallen in some areas over the past 3 hours.
As a result, the Rio grande is expected to crest early this
afternoon, and fall below flood stage late this afternoon.
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 afternoon.
&&
TXC043-220858-
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/CSTT2.2.ER.170521T1536Z.170521T1800Z.170521T2120Z.NO/
1158 AM CDT Sun May 21 2017
The National Weather Service in has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Rio Grande at Castolon.
* until late Monday night, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11AM Sunday the stage was 17.2 feet (5.2 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 afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage
late this afternoon.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet (5.8 meters), the river reaches moderate flood
stage, and begins flooding Cottonwood Campground. The river
inundates the restrooms upstream at Santa Elena Canyon parking lot.
The river begins to close all area roads.
This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.0 feet (5.8 meters) on
Oct 3 1990.
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (feet):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Sun Sun Mon Mon
1PM 7PM 1AM 7AM
Castolon 13.0 15.0 17.2 Sun 11 AM 19.1 11.2 2.0 2.6
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Sun Sun Mon Mon
1PM 7PM 1AM 7AM
Castolon 4.0 4.6 5.2 Sun 11 AM 5.8 3.4 0.6 0.8
&&
LAT...LON 2909 10366 2923 10358 2920 10349 2912 10340 2900 10349
$$
443 follow-up statements
755
WGUS84 KMAF 211902
FLSMAF
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
202 PM CDT Sun May 21 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Rio Grande at Castolon affecting Brewster County
.Thunderstorms producing very heavy rainfall have resulted in rapid
river rises on the Rio Grande and tributaries in the Big Bend area
over the past few hours. Rain gages and radar indicate that 2-3
inches of rain have fallen in some areas over the past 5 hours.
As a result, the Rio grande is expected to crest early this
afternoon, and fall below flood stage late this afternoon.
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 should be the last statement issued for this event.
&&
TXC043-221102-
/O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170523T1052Z/
/CSTT2.2.ER.170521T1536Z.170521T1815Z.170521T2252Z.NO/
202 PM CDT Sun May 21 2017
...Flood Warning extended until late Monday night...The Flood Warning
continues for
the Rio Grande at Castolon.
* until late Monday night, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 1PM Sunday the stage was 19.1 feet (5.8 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
late this afternoon.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet (5.8 meters), the river reaches moderate flood
stage, and begins flooding Cottonwood Campground. The river
inundates the restrooms upstream at Santa Elena Canyon parking lot.
The river begins to close all area roads.
This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.0 feet (4.9 meters) on
Aug 29 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
Castolon 13.0 15.0 19.1 Sun 1 PM 13.8 11.2 8.0 5.7
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
Castolon 4.0 4.6 5.8 Sun 1 PM 4.2 3.4 2.4 1.7
&&
LAT...LON 2909 10366 2923 10358 2920 10349 2912 10340 2900 10349
$$
44341
WGUS84 KMAF 220102
FLSMAF
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
802 PM CDT Sun May 21 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Rio Grande at Castolon affecting Brewster County
.Thunderstorms producing very heavy rainfall had resulted in rapid river rises on the Rio Grande and tributaries in the Big Bend area. The latest stage is above flood stage but is expected to drop to below action 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
The next statement will be issued
&&
TXC043-221702-
/O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170523T1312Z/
/CSTT2.2.ER.170521T1536Z.170521T2100Z.170522T0112Z.NO/
802 PM CDT Sun May 21 2017
...Flood Warning extended until Tuesday morning...The Flood Warning
continues for
the Rio Grande at Castolon.
* until Tuesday morning, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 7PM Sunday the stage was 15.8 feet (4.8 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 15.0 feet (4.6 meters), the river reaches minor flood
stage, and lowland flooding begins. The river begins to flood the
road between Santa Elena Canyon and Cottonwood Campground in Big
Bend National Park. The river begins to flood the parking lot at
Santa Elena Canyon, and cut off the nature trail into the canyon.
Campers in Cottonwood Campground need to prepare for possible
evacuations.
This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.0 feet (4.9 meters) on
Aug 29 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
Castolon 13.0 15.0 15.8 Sun 7 PM 11.6 8.3 6.5 5.6
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
Castolon 4.0 4.6 4.8 Sun 7 PM 3.5 2.5 2.0 1.7
&&
LAT...LON 2909 10366 2923 10358 2920 10349 2912 10340 2900 10349
$$708
WGUS84 KMAF 220705
FLSMAF
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
205 AM CDT Mon May 22 2017
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Texas...
Rio Grande at Castolon affecting Brewster County
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Rio Grande at Johnson Ranch affecting Brewster County
.Recent rains have caused rises in the Rio Grande the past 24 hours.
However river levels have receded at Castolon where the flood warning
has been cancelled, and the river levels are beginning to recede at
Johnston Ranch in Brewster County where minor flooding is expected
through early this morning.
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.
&&
TXC043-220735-
/O.CAN.KMAF.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170523T1312Z/
/CSTT2.2.ER.170521T1536Z.170521T2100Z.170522T0031Z.NO/
205 AM CDT Mon May 22 2017
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Rio Grande at Castolon.
* At 1AM Monday the stage was 6.2 feet (1.9 meters).
* Fell below flood stage at 19:31 PM Sunday.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet (4.6 meters).
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 3.5 feet (1.1 meters)
by tomorrow morning.
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (feet):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Mon Mon Mon Tue
7AM 1PM 7PM 1AM
Castolon 13.0 15.0 6.2 Mon 1 AM 4.8 4.3 4.0 3.8
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Mon Mon Mon Tue
7AM 1PM 7PM 1AM
Castolon 4.0 4.6 1.9 Mon 1 AM 1.5 1.3 1.2 1.2
&&
LAT...LON 2909 10366 2923 10358 2920 10349 2912 10340 2900 10349
$$
TXC043-221823-
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/TELT2.1.ER.170522T0247Z.170522T0515Z.170522T0623Z.NO/
205 AM CDT Mon May 22 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
the Rio Grande at Johnson Ranch.
* until this afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 1AM Monday 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
after midnight this morning.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet (4.6 meters), flood stage is reached.
Moderate lowland flooding begins. Roads that lead to Cottonwood
Campground and River Road may flood. Stages are practically
synonymous with the gage at Cottonwood 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 Mon Mon Mon Tue
7AM 1PM 7PM 1AM
Johnson Ranch 12.0 15.0 15.1 Mon 1 AM 12.1 8.4 6.3 5.2
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Mon Mon Mon Tue
7AM 1PM 7PM 1AM
Johnson Ranch 3.7 4.6 4.6 Mon 1 AM 3.7 2.6 1.9 1.6
&&
LAT...LON 2900 10349 2912 10340 2915 10312 2896 10305 2895 10338
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 7:47 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Brewster, Presidio | 58 min |
| May 21, 7:48 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MAF | Jeff Davis | 57 min |
| May 21, 8:46 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Brewster | 59 min |
| May 21, 9:41 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MAF | Brewster | 3 hr |
| May 21, 9:57 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MAF | 33 min | |
| May 21, 11:49 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MAF | Crane | 41 min |
| May 21, 12:07 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MAF | Terrell | 38 min |
| May 21, 12:15 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Crane, Ector | 45 min |
| May 21, 12:18 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Terrell | 27 min |
| May 21, 12:24 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MAF | Terrell | 51 min |
| May 21, 12:59 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MAF | Ector | 46 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.