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River Flood Warning 21, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
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 19 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 19, 2017, 6:40 AM CDT (11:40 UTC)
- Expired
- Jul 20, 2017, 1:24 AM CDT
- In force
- 19 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Presidio County, TX
The river
Written for the forecast point Rio Grande at Presidio International Bridge (PRST2).
- Action stage
- 12 ft
- Minor stage
- 15.5 ft
- Moderate stage
- 20 ft
- Major stage
- 22.9 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.
The text
As transmitted.
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
$$
TXC377-200340-
/O.NEW.KMAF.FL.W.0021.170719T1140Z-170720T0624Z/
/PRST2.1.ER.170719T0537Z.170719T0745Z.170719T1824Z.NO/
640 AM CDT Wed Jul 19 2017
The National Weather Service in has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Rio Grande at Presidio International Bridge.
* until late tonight, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 6AM Wednesday the stage was 16.2 feet (4.9 meters).
* flooding is occurring and flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 15.5 feet (4.7 meters).
* Impact...At 15.5 feet (4.7 meters), the river reaches minor flood
stage, and flooding between the levees occurs. No damage to
structures is expected.
This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.5 feet (5.0 meters) on
May 31 2017.
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (feet):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Thu Fri Sat Sun
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Presidio Inter 12.0 15.5 16.2 Wed 6 AM 9.8 7.0 6.0 5.6
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Thu Fri Sat Sun
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Presidio Inter 3.7 4.7 4.9 Wed 6 AM 3.0 2.1 1.8 1.7
&&
LAT...LON 2951 10446 2963 10437 2961 10430 2945 10435 2949 10443
$$1 follow-up statement
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
$$
TXC377-191515-
/O.CAN.KMAF.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-170720T0624Z/
/PRST2.1.ER.170719T0537Z.170719T0745Z.170719T1327Z.NO/
945 AM CDT Wed Jul 19 2017
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Rio Grande at Presidio International Bridge.
* At 9 AM Wednesday the stage was 14.7 feet (4.5 meters).
* Fell below flood stage at 8:27 AM Wednesday.
* Flood stage is 15.5 feet (4.7 meters).
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 10.2 feet (3.1
meters) by tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 15.5 feet (4.7 meters), the river reaches minor flood
stage, and flooding between the levees occurs. No damage to
structures is expected.
This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.1 feet (5.5 meters) on
Jul 16 2017.
&&
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (feet):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Thu Fri Sat Sun
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Presidio Inter 12.0 15.5 14.7 Wed 9 AM 10.2 7.0 6.3 5.8
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters):
Bf Fld Observed Forecast
Location Stg Stg Stage Day Time Thu Fri Sat Sun
7AM 7AM 7AM 7AM
Presidio Inter 3.7 4.7 4.5 Wed 9 AM 3.1 2.1 1.9 1.8
&&
LAT...LON 2951 10446 2963 10437 2961 10430 2945 10435 2949 10443
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 6:40 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | MAF | Presidio | 51 hr |
| Jul 19, 12:42 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MAF | Culberson, Jeff Davis | 3 hr |
| Jul 19, 2:55 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | MAF | Presidio | 19 hr |
| Jul 19, 2:59 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | MAF | Presidio | 14 hr |
| Jul 19, 3:54 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | MAF | 51 min | |
| Jul 19, 5:09 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | MAF | Presidio | 17 hr |
| Jul 19, 6:06 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MAF | Andrews, Gaines | 114 min |
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Sources
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