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River Flood Warning 20, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

July 19, 2017Presidio County, Texas

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this river flood warning at Jul 19, 2017, 6:40 AM CDT for Presidio County, Texas. It was in force for 51 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Jul 19, 2017, 6:40 AM CDT (11:40 UTC)
Expired
Jul 21, 2017, 9:21 AM CDT
In force
51 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 6 miles WNW of Presidio (PIOT2).

Action stage
15 ft
Minor stage
16 ft
Moderate stage
17 ft
Major stage
18 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.

902 
WGUS44 KMAF 191140
FLWMAF
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
640 AM CDT Wed Jul 19 2017

...The National Weather Service in Midland has issued a flood warning
for the following rivers in Texas...

  Rio Grande above Presidio 6WNW affecting Presidio County
  Rio Grande at Presidio International Bridge affecting Presidio 
  County
  
. Thunderstorms that produced heavy rain yesterday have resulted in rises 
along the Rio Grande from northwest of Presidio to southeast of Presidio. 
Minor flooding is expected, however if additional rains develop this 
afternoon flooding could be exacerbated.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists are urged to heed flood warnings, and exercise caution if traveling 
through this area. If you encounter a flooded stretch of roadway, do not attempt 
to cross it.  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.

Additional information is available at:  www.weather.gov/midland

The next statement will be issued later this morning or afternoon.

&&

TXC377-200340-
/O.NEW.KMAF.FL.W.0020.170719T1140Z-170720T0600Z/
/PIOT2.1.ER.170719T0507Z.000000T0000Z.170719T1800Z.NO/
640 AM CDT Wed Jul 19 2017

The National Weather Service in  has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  the Rio Grande above Presidio 6WNW.
* until late tonight, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  6AM 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).
* 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 9.2 feet (2.8 meters) on 
Jul 15 2017.

&&

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    9.2   Wed  6 AM   7.6   7.1   7.1   7.0

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
  Presidio 6WNW   1.8  2.7    2.8   Wed  6 AM   2.3   2.2   2.2   2.1

&&

LAT...LON 2975 10465 2980 10451 2963 10437 2951 10446 2957 10453


$$

TXC377-200340-
/O.NEW.KMAF.FL.W.0021.170719T1140Z-170720T0624Z/
/PRST2.1.ER.170719T0537Z.170719T0745Z.170719T1824Z.NO/
640 AM CDT Wed Jul 19 2017

The National Weather Service in  has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  the Rio Grande at Presidio International Bridge.
* until late tonight, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  6AM 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).
* 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 16.5 feet (5.0 meters) on 
May 31 2017.

&&

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   16.2   Wed  6 AM   9.8   7.0   6.0   5.6

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    4.9   Wed  6 AM   3.0   2.1   1.8   1.7

&&

LAT...LON 2951 10446 2963 10437 2961 10430 2945 10435 2949 10443


$$
7 follow-up statements
619 
WGUS84 KMAF 191445
FLSMAF
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
945 AM CDT Wed Jul 19 2017

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Texas...

  Rio Grande at Presidio International Bridge affecting Presidio 
  County
  
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...

  Rio Grande above Presidio 6WNW affecting Presidio County
  
.Thunderstorms that produced heavy rain yesterday have resulted in rises 
along the Rio Grande from northwest of Presidio to southeast of Presidio. 
Minor flooding is expected, however if additional rains develop this 
afternoon flooding could be exacerbated.

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

&&

TXC377-200645-
/O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-170720T0800Z/
/PIOT2.1.ER.170719T0507Z.000000T0000Z.170719T2000Z.NO/
945 AM CDT Wed Jul 19 2017

...Flood Warning extended until this evening...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  the Rio Grande above Presidio 6WNW.
* until this evening, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 9 AM Wednesday the stage was 9.3 feet (2.8 meters).
* flooding is occurring, but the river is expected to lower.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet (2.7 meters).
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  late 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 9.2 feet (2.8 meters) on 
Jul 15 2017.

&&

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    9.3   Wed  9 AM   8.4   7.4   6.9   6.3

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
  Presidio 6WNW   1.8  2.7    2.8   Wed  9 AM   2.6   2.3   2.1   1.9

&&

LAT...LON 2975 10465 2980 10451 2963 10437 2951 10446 2957 10453


$$

TXC377-191515-
/O.CAN.KMAF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-170720T0624Z/
/PRST2.1.ER.170719T0537Z.170719T0745Z.170719T1327Z.NO/
945 AM CDT Wed Jul 19 2017

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Rio Grande at Presidio International Bridge.
* At 9 AM Wednesday the stage was 14.7 feet (4.5 meters).
* Fell below flood stage at  8:27 AM Wednesday.
* Flood stage is 15.5 feet (4.7 meters).
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 10.2 feet (3.1 
  meters) by tomorrow 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 18.1 feet (5.5 meters) on 
Jul 16 2017.

&&

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   14.7   Wed  9 AM  10.2   7.0   6.3   5.8

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    4.5   Wed  9 AM   3.1   2.1   1.9   1.8

&&

LAT...LON 2951 10446 2963 10437 2961 10430 2945 10435 2949 10443


$$
029 
WGUS84 KMAF 191944
FLSMAF
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
244 PM CDT Wed Jul 19 2017

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...

  Rio Grande above Presidio 6WNW affecting Presidio County
  
Thunderstorms have been ongoing today and will continue into
this evening. The Rio Grande above Presidio is expected to stay
above flood stage until this evening before subsiding. However,
additional heavy rainfall could change this forecast.

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

&&

TXC377-201144-
/O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-170720T1713Z/
/PIOT2.1.ER.170719T0507Z.000000T0000Z.170720T0513Z.NO/
244 PM CDT Wed Jul 19 2017

...Flood Warning extended until Thursday afternoon...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  the Rio Grande above Presidio 6WNW.
* until Thursday afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  2PM Wednesday the stage was 9.9 feet (3.0 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 11.7 feet (3.6 
  meters) by this evening.  The river will fall below flood stage 
  after midnight tomorrow.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet (3.7 meters), water reaches the base of the 
  levees.  

This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.8 feet (3.6 meters) on 
Jul 19 2017.

&&

Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (feet):

                   Bf  Fld  Observed                  Forecast
Location          Stg  Stg  Stage   Day  Time   Wed   Thu   Thu   Thu
                                                7PM   1AM   7AM   1PM
  Presidio 6WNW   6.0  9.0    9.9   Wed  2 PM  11.7   8.6   7.9   7.2

Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters):

                   Bf  Fld  Observed                  Forecast
Location          Stg  Stg  Stage   Day  Time   Wed   Thu   Thu   Thu
                                                7PM   1AM   7AM   1PM
  Presidio 6WNW   1.8  2.7    3.0   Wed  2 PM   3.6   2.6   2.4   2.2

&&

LAT...LON 2975 10465 2980 10451 2963 10437 2951 10446 2957 10453


$$
282 
WGUS84 KMAF 200108
FLSMAF
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
808 PM CDT Wed Jul 19 2017

...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...

  Rio Grande at Candelaria 3N affecting Presidio County
  Rio Grande above Presidio 6WNW affecting Presidio County
  
Levels on the Rio Grande at Presidio International Bridge
and Presidio 5SE affecting Presidio County are decreasing
and runoff will continue below flood stage. Levels at Candelaria
3N and Presidio 6WNW will see another rise due to additional
thunderstorm activity but will begin to fall as storms move
northwest. 

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


&&

TXC377-201708-
/O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-170720T1840Z/
/CDET2.1.ER.170719T2046Z.170719T2100Z.170720T0640Z.NO/
808 PM CDT Wed Jul 19 2017

...Flood Warning extended until Thursday afternoon...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  the Rio Grande at Candelaria 3N.
* until Thursday afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7PM Wednesday the stage was 8.3 feet (2.5 meters).
* flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 8.5 feet (2.6 meters).
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tonight and continue to rise 
  to near 8.6 feet (2.6 meters) by after midnight tomorrow.  The 
  river will fall 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 11.0 feet (3.4 meters) on 
Jul 2 2017.

&&

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
  Candelaria 3N   7.5  8.5    8.3   Wed  7 PM   7.3   7.3   7.3   7.2

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
  Candelaria 3N   2.3  2.6    2.5   Wed  7 PM   2.2   2.2   2.2   2.2

&&

LAT...LON 3057 10504 3069 10492 3022 10463 2980 10451 2975 10465


$$

TXC377-201708-
/O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-170720T1930Z/
/PIOT2.1.ER.170719T0507Z.000000T0000Z.170720T0730Z.NO/
808 PM CDT Wed Jul 19 2017

...Flood Warning extended until Thursday afternoon...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  the Rio Grande above Presidio 6WNW.
* until Thursday afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7PM Wednesday the stage was 9.9 feet (3.0 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 
  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 11.8 feet (3.6 meters) on 
Jul 19 2017.

&&

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    9.9   Wed  7 PM   7.2   7.9   6.7   6.1

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 6WNW   1.8  2.7    3.0   Wed  7 PM   2.2   2.4   2.0   1.9

&&

LAT...LON 2975 10465 2980 10451 2963 10437 2951 10446 2957 10453


$$

TXC377-200138-
/O.CAN.KMAF.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-170720T1516Z/
/PRST2.1.ER.170719T2138Z.170719T2145Z.170719T2151Z.NO/
808 PM CDT Wed Jul 19 2017

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Rio Grande at Presidio International Bridge.
* At  7PM Wednesday the stage was 15.4 feet (4.7 meters).
* Fell below flood stage at 16:51 PM Wednesday.
* Flood stage is 15.5 feet (4.7 meters).
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 9.2 feet (2.8 meters)
  by Friday 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 17.2 feet (5.2 meters) on 
Jul 19 2017.

&&

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   15.4   Wed  7 PM   9.2   7.9   7.1   6.6

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    4.7   Wed  7 PM   2.8   2.4   2.2   2.0

&&

LAT...LON 2951 10446 2963 10437 2961 10430 2945 10435 2949 10443


$$

TXC377-200138-
/O.CAN.KMAF.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-170720T1027Z/
/PRDT2.1.ER.170719T1833Z.170719T1900Z.170719T2115Z.NO/
808 PM CDT Wed Jul 19 2017

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Rio Grande below Presidio 5SE.
* At  7PM Wednesday the stage was 8.3 feet (2.5 meters).
* Fell below flood stage at 16:15 PM Wednesday.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet (2.7 meters).
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 5.0 feet (1.5 meters)
  by Friday morning.
* 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 10.9 feet (3.3 meters) on 
Jul 16 2017.

&&

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    8.3   Wed  7 PM   5.0   4.3   3.9   3.6

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    2.5   Wed  7 PM   1.5   1.3   1.2   1.1

&&

LAT...LON 2945 10435 2961 10430 2959 10425 2937 10394 2923 10401


$$
803 
WGUS84 KMAF 201507
FLSMAF
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1007 AM CDT Thu Jul 20 2017

...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
  
.The Rio Grande at Candelaria 3N have decreasing 
below flood stage. Presidio 6WNW remains in flood stage and 
may experience additional rises due to thunderstorm activity 
later 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 as needed.

&&

TXC377-201537-
/O.CAN.KMAF.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-170720T1840Z/
/CDET2.1.ER.170719T2046Z.170719T2100Z.170719T2153Z.NO/
1007 AM CDT Thu Jul 20 2017

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Rio Grande at Candelaria 3N.
* At  9AM Thursday the stage was 8.2 feet (2.5 meters).
* Fell below flood stage at 16:53 PM Wednesday.
* 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 11.0 feet (3.4 meters) on 
Jul 2 2017.

&&

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
  Candelaria 3N   7.5  8.5    8.2   Thu  9 AM   7.4   7.2   7.2   7.1

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
  Candelaria 3N   2.3  2.6    2.5   Thu  9 AM   2.3   2.2   2.2   2.2

&&

LAT...LON 3057 10504 3069 10492 3022 10463 2980 10451 2975 10465


$$

TXC377-210707-
/O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-170721T1630Z/
/PIOT2.1.ER.170719T0507Z.000000T0000Z.170721T0430Z.NO/
1007 AM CDT Thu Jul 20 2017

...Flood Warning extended until Friday morning...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  the Rio Grande above Presidio 6WNW.
* until Friday morning, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9AM Thursday the stage was 9.6 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 9.6 feet (2.9 
  meters) by this afternoon.  The river will fall below flood stage 
  tonight.
* 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 11.8 feet (3.6 meters) on 
Jul 19 2017.

&&

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 6WNW   6.0  9.0    9.6   Thu  9 AM   8.5   7.7   7.0   6.2

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 6WNW   1.8  2.7    2.9   Thu  9 AM   2.6   2.3   2.1   1.9

&&

LAT...LON 2975 10465 2980 10451 2963 10437 2951 10446 2957 10453


$$
491 
WGUS84 KMAF 201911
FLSMAF
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
211 PM CDT Thu Jul 20 2017

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...

  Rio Grande above Presidio 6WNW affecting Presidio County
  
Due to recent thunderstorm activity, river levels on the Rio
Grande above Presidio 6WNW are currently above flood stage, However,
levels are expected to fall below flood stage over the next couple of 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


&&

TXC377-211111-
/O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-170722T2100Z/
/PIOT2.1.ER.170719T0507Z.000000T0000Z.170722T0900Z.NO/
211 PM CDT Thu Jul 20 2017

...Flood Warning extended until Saturday afternoon...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  the Rio Grande above Presidio 6WNW.
* until Saturday afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  1PM Thursday the stage was 9.6 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 10.0 feet (3.0 
  meters) by this evening.  The river will fall below flood stage 
  Saturday 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 11.8 feet (3.6 meters) on 
Jul 19 2017.

&&

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 6WNW   6.0  9.0    9.6   Thu  1 PM   9.7   8.9   8.2   7.9

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 6WNW   1.8  2.7    2.9   Thu  1 PM   3.0   2.7   2.5   2.4

&&

LAT...LON 2975 10465 2980 10451 2963 10437 2951 10446 2957 10453


$$
417 
WGUS84 KMAF 210041
FLSMAF
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
741 PM CDT Thu Jul 20 2017

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...

  Rio Grande above Presidio 6WNW affecting Presidio County
  
Due to heavy rainfall from recent thunderstorm activity, the levels
on the Rio Grande at Presidio 6WNW are currently above flood stage.
Levels are expected to fall below flood stage over the next couple
of 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

&&

TXC377-211641-
/O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-170723T1500Z/
/PIOT2.1.ER.170719T0507Z.000000T0000Z.170723T0300Z.NO/
741 PM CDT Thu Jul 20 2017

...Flood Warning extended until Sunday morning...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  the Rio Grande above Presidio 6WNW.
* until Sunday morning, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7PM Thursday the stage was 9.4 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 to fall to below flood stage by 
  Saturday before midnight.
* 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 11.8 feet (3.6 meters) on 
Jul 19 2017.

&&

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 6WNW   6.0  9.0    9.4   Thu  7 PM   9.2   8.6   8.0   8.0

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 6WNW   1.8  2.7    2.9   Thu  7 PM   2.8   2.6   2.4   2.4

&&

LAT...LON 2975 10465 2980 10451 2963 10437 2951 10446 2957 10453


$$
314 
WGUS84 KMAF 211421
FLSMAF
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
921 AM CDT Fri Jul 21 2017

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Texas...

  Rio Grande above Presidio 6WNW affecting Presidio County
  
.The Rio Grande at Presidio has fallen below flood stage and
will continue to lower this afternoon and 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

No further statements are needed at this time.

&&

TXC377-211451-
/O.CAN.KMAF.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-170723T1500Z/
/PIOT2.1.ER.170719T0507Z.000000T0000Z.170721T0315Z.NO/
921 AM CDT Fri Jul 21 2017

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Rio Grande above Presidio 6WNW.
* At  8AM Friday the stage was 7.1 feet (2.2 meters).
* Fell below flood stage at 22:15 PM Thursday.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet (2.7 meters).
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 6.2 feet (1.9 meters)
  by tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet (2.1 meters), the flood plain between the 
  levees begins to flood.  No damage is expected.

This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.8 feet (3.6 meters) on 
Jul 19 2017.

&&

Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (feet):

                   Bf  Fld  Observed                  Forecast
Location          Stg  Stg  Stage   Day  Time   Fri   Fri   Sat   Sat
                                                1PM   7PM   1AM   7AM
  Presidio 6WNW   6.0  9.0    7.1   Fri  8 AM   6.8   6.6   6.4   6.2

Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters):

                   Bf  Fld  Observed                  Forecast
Location          Stg  Stg  Stage   Day  Time   Fri   Fri   Sat   Sat
                                                1PM   7PM   1AM   7AM
  Presidio 6WNW   1.8  2.7    2.2   Fri  8 AM   2.1   2.0   2.0   1.9

&&

LAT...LON 2975 10465 2980 10451 2963 10437 2951 10446 2957 10453


$$

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 19, 6:24 AM CDT, 16 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 19, 6:24 AM CDT, 16 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
624 AM CDT Wed Jul 19 2017

.DISCUSSION...
See aviation discussion below.

&&

.AVIATION...
Little change from previous forecast. Surface winds are less than
10kts and are expected to increase around 12kts btwn 15Z-18z.
Otherwise mid clouds are drifting n from the Lower Trans Pecos.
PoPs remain most favored INVOF mtns.

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION... /issued 317 AM CDT Wed Jul 19 2017/

DISCUSSION...

Looking like a carbon copy of yesterday as the upper ridge
strengthens to our north and moisture remains entrenched across the
higher terrain. Temperatures will stay near normal today in our
area, but you don't have to go too far north to see triple digits
closer to the center of the upper high. Scattered showers and storms
will develop again by afternoon west of the Pecos River where lower
mid level heights are to be had. Locally heavy rain is possible as
PWATs remain high in these areas. This pattern will likely continue
through the end of the work week with gradually increasing
temperatures each day.

The upper ridge shifts slightly to the east late in the week
allowing a mid level disturbance to move west across TX. This system
will reach W TX by Saturday and will act to lower heights
significantly from what we are seeing now. This is looking similar
to what we saw last weekend even though models are showing very low
QPF amounts. Strong afternoon heating and enough atmospheric
moisture should produce at least isolated showers and storms much
of the weekend.

Early next week, the ridge looks to reestablish itself over TX,
but in a weaker state. Nonetheless, precipitation chances will
wane and temperatures will stay near to above normal.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Big Spring                     73  98  74  99 /   0   0   0   0
Carlsbad                       70  97  71  98 /  10  10  10  20
Dryden                         74  97  74  98 /  10  10  10  10
Fort Stockton                  71  96  72  97 /  10  10  10  20
Guadalupe Pass                 66  86  67  87 /  20  20  20  30
Hobbs                          68  95  69  96 /   0   0   0  10
Marfa                          62  87  64  87 /  20  20  10  30
Midland Intl Airport           72  97  73  98 /   0   0   0  10
Odessa                         72  97  73  97 /   0   0   0  10
Wink                           72  98  73  99 /   0  10  10  10

&&

.MAF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NM...None.
TX...None.
&&
Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 19, 2:42 AM CDT, 3 hours 58 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
242 AM CDT Wed Jul 19 2017

NMZ027>029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-057>063-067>070-074-075-
079>082-258-200745-
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-
242 AM CDT Wed Jul 19 2017 /142 AM MDT Wed Jul 19 2017/

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast New
Mexico, southwest Texas and western Texas.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

Showers and thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening,
especially across the higher terrain and adjacent plains. The main
threat is brief heavy rainfall potentially resulting in areas of
localized flash flooding, though occasional lightning and gusty winds
will also be possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY

Thunderstorms will be possible through the week mainly across the
west and southwest near the mountain regions. Locally heavy rain will
be possible with any storms, however, the probability for widespread
hazardous weather is low.

.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...
http://weather.gov/midland

The office that day

Everything else NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 19, 6:40 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningMAFPresidio19 hr
Jul 19, 12:42 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMAFCulberson, Jeff Davis3 hr
Jul 19, 2:55 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningMAFPresidio19 hr
Jul 19, 2:59 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningMAFPresidio14 hr
Jul 19, 3:54 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAF51 min
Jul 19, 5:09 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningMAFPresidio17 hr
Jul 19, 6:06 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMAFAndrews, Gaines114 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.