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River Flood Warning 46, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

October 15, 2017Presidio County, Texas

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this river flood warning at Oct 15, 2017, 8:16 PM CDT for Presidio County, Texas. It was in force for 5 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Oct 15, 2017, 8:16 PM CDT (01:16 UTC)
Expired
Oct 20, 2017, 7:44 PM CDT
In force
5 days
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.

485 
WGUS44 KMAF 160116
FLWMAF
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
816 PM CDT Sun Oct 15 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
  
.The Rio Grande at Presidio 6WNW is currently in minor flood stage. 
River levels will continue to remain at or slightly above flood stage
over the next 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 morning.

&&

TXC377-161716-
/O.NEW.KMAF.FL.W.0046.171016T0116Z-171020T1200Z/
/PIOT2.1.ER.171015T0730Z.171016T0015Z.171020T0000Z.NO/
816 PM CDT Sun Oct 15 2017

The National Weather Service in  has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  the Rio Grande above Presidio 6WNW.
* until Friday morning, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7PM Sunday the stage was 9.1 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 to fall to below flood stage by 
  Thursday evening.
* 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 9.1 feet (2.8 meters) on 
Jul 11 2012.

&&

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
  Presidio 6WNW   6.0  9.0    9.1   Sun  7 PM   9.1   9.1   9.1   9.1

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
  Presidio 6WNW   1.8  2.7    2.8   Sun  7 PM   2.8   2.8   2.8   2.8

&&

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


$$
13 follow-up statements
437 
WGUS84 KMAF 161431
FLSMAF
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
931 AM CDT Mon Oct 16 2017

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

  Rio Grande above Presidio 6WNW affecting Presidio County
  
The Rio Grande at Presidio 6WNW is currently in minor flood stage. 
River levels will continue to remain at or slightly above flood stage
over the next 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 afternoon.

&&

TXC377-170631-
/O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-171021T0600Z/
/PIOT2.1.ER.171015T0730Z.171016T1330Z.171020T1800Z.NO/
931 AM CDT Mon Oct 16 2017

...Flood Warning extended until late Friday night...The Flood Warning
continues for
  the Rio Grande above Presidio 6WNW.
* until late Friday night, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9AM Monday the stage was 9.1 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 9.2 feet (2.8 
  meters) by Wednesday evening.  The river will fall below flood 
  stage Friday early 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 11.4 feet (3.5 meters) on 
Sep 28 2017.

&&

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

                   Bf  Fld  Observed                  Forecast
Location          Stg  Stg  Stage   Day  Time   Mon   Mon   Tue   Tue
                                                1PM   7PM   1AM   7AM
  Presidio 6WNW   6.0  9.0    9.1   Mon  9 AM   9.2   9.2   9.2   9.2

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

                   Bf  Fld  Observed                  Forecast
Location          Stg  Stg  Stage   Day  Time   Mon   Mon   Tue   Tue
                                                1PM   7PM   1AM   7AM
  Presidio 6WNW   1.8  2.7    2.8   Mon  9 AM   2.8   2.8   2.8   2.8

&&

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


$$
411 
WGUS84 KMAF 162003
FLSMAF
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
303 PM CDT Mon Oct 16 2017

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

  Rio Grande above Presidio 6WNW affecting Presidio County
  
.The Rio Grande at Presidio 6WNW is currently in minor flood stage. 
River levels will continue to remain slightly above flood stage
over the next 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. 

&&

TXC377-171203-
/O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-171020T1200Z/
/PIOT2.1.ER.171015T0730Z.171016T1330Z.171020T0000Z.NO/
303 PM CDT Mon Oct 16 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Rio Grande above Presidio 6WNW.
* until Friday morning, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  2PM Monday 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 to fall to below flood stage by 
  Thursday evening.
* 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 11.4 feet (3.5 meters) on 
Sep 28 2017.

&&

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

                   Bf  Fld  Observed                  Forecast
Location          Stg  Stg  Stage   Day  Time   Mon   Tue   Tue   Tue
                                                7PM   1AM   7AM   1PM
  Presidio 6WNW   6.0  9.0    9.2   Mon  2 PM   9.2   9.2   9.2   9.2

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

                   Bf  Fld  Observed                  Forecast
Location          Stg  Stg  Stage   Day  Time   Mon   Tue   Tue   Tue
                                                7PM   1AM   7AM   1PM
  Presidio 6WNW   1.8  2.7    2.8   Mon  2 PM   2.8   2.8   2.8   2.8

&&

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


$$
100 
WGUS84 KMAF 170153
FLSMAF
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
853 PM CDT Mon Oct 16 2017

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

  Rio Grande above Presidio 6WNW affecting Presidio County
  
..The Rio Grande at Presidio 6WNW is currently in minor flood stage. 
River levels will continue to remain slightly above flood stage
over the next 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 morning.

&&

TXC377-171753-
/O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/PIOT2.1.ER.171015T0730Z.171017T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
853 PM CDT Mon Oct 16 2017

...Flood Warning extended until further notice...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  the Rio Grande above Presidio 6WNW.
* until further notice, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8PM Monday 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 tomorrow early afternoon then begin falling.
* 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 11.4 feet (3.5 meters) on 
Sep 28 2017.

&&

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

                   Bf  Fld  Observed                  Forecast
Location          Stg  Stg  Stage   Day  Time   Tue   Tue   Tue   Tue
                                                1AM   7AM   1PM   7PM
  Presidio 6WNW   6.0  9.0    9.2   Mon  8 PM   9.2   9.2   9.3   9.2

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

                   Bf  Fld  Observed                  Forecast
Location          Stg  Stg  Stage   Day  Time   Tue   Tue   Tue   Tue
                                                1AM   7AM   1PM   7PM
  Presidio 6WNW   1.8  2.7    2.8   Mon  8 PM   2.8   2.8   2.8   2.8

&&

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


$$
092 
WGUS84 KMAF 171331
FLSMAF
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
831 AM CDT Tue Oct 17 2017

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas..
  Rio Grande above Presidio 6WNW affecting Presidio County
  
The Rio Grande at Presidio 6WNW is currently in minor flood stage. 
River levels will continue to remain slightly above flood stage
over the next 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 later today.

&&

TXC377-180531-
/O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/PIOT2.1.ER.171015T0730Z.171018T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
831 AM CDT Tue Oct 17 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Rio Grande above Presidio 6WNW.
* until further notice, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8AM Tuesday the stage was 9.3 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 9.4 feet (2.9 
  meters) by this evening then begin falling.
* 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 
Oct 14 2017.

&&

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

                   Bf  Fld  Observed                  Forecast
Location          Stg  Stg  Stage   Day  Time   Tue   Tue   Wed   Wed
                                                1PM   7PM   1AM   7AM
  Presidio 6WNW   6.0  9.0    9.3   Tue  8 AM   9.3   9.4   9.3   9.3

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

                   Bf  Fld  Observed                  Forecast
Location          Stg  Stg  Stage   Day  Time   Tue   Tue   Wed   Wed
                                                1PM   7PM   1AM   7AM
  Presidio 6WNW   1.8  2.7    2.8   Tue  8 AM   2.8   2.9   2.8   2.8

&&

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


$$
334 
WGUS84 KMAF 171948
FLSMAF
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
248 PM CDT Tue Oct 17 2017

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas..
  Rio Grande above Presidio 6WNW affecting Presidio County
  
The Rio Grande at Presidio 6WNW is currently in minor flood stage. 
River levels will continue to remain slightly above flood stage
over the next 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.

&&

TXC377-181148-
/O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/PIOT2.1.ER.171015T0730Z.171017T1630Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
248 PM CDT Tue Oct 17 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Rio Grande above Presidio 6WNW.
* until further notice, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  1PM Tuesday the stage was 9.3 feet (2.8 meters).
* flooding is occurring and  flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet (2.7 meters).
* Forecast...The river will remain near 9.3 feet (2.8 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 9.0 feet (2.7 meters) on 
Oct 14 2017.

&&

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

                   Bf  Fld  Observed                  Forecast
Location          Stg  Stg  Stage   Day  Time   Tue   Wed   Wed   Wed
                                                7PM   1AM   7AM   1PM
  Presidio 6WNW   6.0  9.0    9.3   Tue  1 PM   9.3   9.3   9.3   9.2

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

                   Bf  Fld  Observed                  Forecast
Location          Stg  Stg  Stage   Day  Time   Tue   Wed   Wed   Wed
                                                7PM   1AM   7AM   1PM
  Presidio 6WNW   1.8  2.7    2.8   Tue  1 PM   2.8   2.8   2.8   2.8

&&

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


$$
109 
WGUS84 KMAF 180147
FLSMAF
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
847 PM CDT Tue Oct 17 2017

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

  Rio Grande above Presidio 6WNW affecting Presidio County
  
The Rio Grande at Presidio 6WNW is currently in minor flood stage. 
River levels will continue to remain slightly above flood stage
over the next 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 morning.

&&

TXC377-181747-
/O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-171022T0600Z/
/PIOT2.1.ER.171015T0730Z.171017T2230Z.171021T1800Z.NO/
847 PM CDT Tue Oct 17 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Rio Grande above Presidio 6WNW.
* until late Saturday night, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8PM Tuesday the stage was 9.3 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 to fall to below flood stage by 
  Saturday early 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 9.0 feet (2.7 meters) on 
Oct 14 2017.

&&

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

                   Bf  Fld  Observed                  Forecast
Location          Stg  Stg  Stage   Day  Time   Wed   Wed   Wed   Wed
                                                1AM   7AM   1PM   7PM
  Presidio 6WNW   6.0  9.0    9.3   Tue  8 PM   9.3   9.3   9.3   9.3

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

                   Bf  Fld  Observed                  Forecast
Location          Stg  Stg  Stage   Day  Time   Wed   Wed   Wed   Wed
                                                1AM   7AM   1PM   7PM
  Presidio 6WNW   1.8  2.7    2.8   Tue  8 PM   2.8   2.8   2.8   2.8

&&

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


$$
833 
WGUS84 KMAF 181327
FLSMAF
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
827 AM CDT Wed Oct 18 2017

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

  Rio Grande above Presidio 6WNW affecting Presidio County

River levels on the Rio Grande at Presidio 6WNW are currently
falling below minor flood stage and are expected to fall below
flood stage by this evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

TXC377-190527-
/O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-171019T0900Z/
/PIOT2.1.ER.171015T0730Z.171017T2230Z.171018T2100Z.NO/
827 AM CDT Wed Oct 18 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Rio Grande above Presidio 6WNW.
* until late tonight, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8AM 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 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 9.0 feet (2.7 meters) on 
Oct 14 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  8 AM   8.7   8.2   7.8   7.5

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  8 AM   2.7   2.5   2.4   2.3

&&

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


$$
303 
WGUS84 KMAF 190125
FLSMAF
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
825 PM CDT Wed Oct 18 2017

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

  Rio Grande above Presidio 6WNW affecting Presidio County
  
River levels on the Rio Grande at Presidio 6WNW are currently
in minor flood stage and will continue to gradually fall.

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.

&&

TXC377-191725-
/O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-171021T1200Z/
/PIOT2.1.ER.171015T0730Z.171017T2230Z.171021T0000Z.NO/
825 PM CDT Wed Oct 18 2017

...Flood Warning extended until Saturday morning...The Flood Warning 
continues for
  the Rio Grande above Presidio 6WNW.
* until Saturday morning, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8PM 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 9.0 feet (2.7 meters) on 
Oct 14 2017.

&&

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
  Presidio 6WNW   6.0  9.0    9.2   Wed  8 PM   9.2   9.1   9.1   9.1

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
  Presidio 6WNW   1.8  2.7    2.8   Wed  8 PM   2.8   2.8   2.8   2.8

&&

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


$$
561 
WGUS84 KMAF 191503
FLSMAF
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1003 AM CDT Thu Oct 19 2017

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas..
  Rio Grande above Presidio 6WNW affecting Presidio County
  
Currently river levels on the Rio Grande at Presidio 6WNW are in
minor flood stage and are expected to remain in minor flood stage
through Saturday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 

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

&&

TXC377-200703-
/O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-171021T1200Z/
/PIOT2.1.ER.171015T0730Z.171017T2230Z.171021T0000Z.NO/
1003 AM CDT Thu Oct 19 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Rio Grande above Presidio 6WNW.
* until Saturday morning, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9AM Thursday 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 to fall to below flood stage by 
  tomorrow evening.
* 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 
Oct 14 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    9.2   Thu  9 AM   9.1   8.9   8.8   8.6

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    2.8   Thu  9 AM   2.8   2.7   2.7   2.6

&&

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


$$
849 
WGUS84 KMAF 191852
FLSMAF
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
152 PM CDT Thu Oct 19 2017

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

  Rio Grande above Presidio 6WNW affecting Presidio County
  
Currently river levels on the Rio Grande at Presidio 6WNW are in
minor flood stage and are expected to remain in minor flood stage
through late 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 this evening.

&&

TXC377-201052-
/O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-171021T0000Z/
/PIOT2.1.ER.171015T0730Z.171017T2230Z.171020T1200Z.NO/
152 PM CDT Thu Oct 19 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Rio Grande above Presidio 6WNW.
* until Friday evening, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  1PM Thursday 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 to fall to below flood stage 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 
Oct 14 2017.

&&

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
  Presidio 6WNW   6.0  9.0    9.2   Thu  1 PM   9.1   9.0   9.0   8.9

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
  Presidio 6WNW   1.8  2.7    2.8   Thu  1 PM   2.8   2.7   2.7   2.7

&&

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


$$
333 
WGUS84 KMAF 200053
FLSMAF
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
753 PM CDT Thu Oct 19 2017

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

  Rio Grande above Presidio 6WNW affecting Presidio County

The river stage on the Rio Grande at Presidio 6WNW continues in
minor flood stage and is expected to remain in minor flood stage
through Saturday.

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.

&&

TXC377-201653-
/O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-171022T0600Z/
/PIOT2.1.ER.171015T0730Z.171017T2230Z.171021T1800Z.NO/
753 PM CDT Thu Oct 19 2017

...Flood Warning extended until late Saturday night...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  the Rio Grande above Presidio 6WNW.
* until late Saturday night, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7PM Thursday the stage was 9.1 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 9.2 feet (2.8 
  meters) by tomorrow morning.  The river will fall below flood stage
  Saturday early 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 9.0 feet (2.7 meters) on 
Oct 14 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    9.1   Thu  7 PM   9.0   8.9   8.6   8.3

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    2.8   Thu  7 PM   2.7   2.7   2.6   2.5

&&

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


$$
724 
WGUS84 KMAF 201331
FLSMAF
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
831 AM CDT Fri Oct 20 2017

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

  Rio Grande above Presidio 6WNW affecting Presidio County
  
The river levels on the Rio Grande at Presidio 6WNW continue in
minor flood stage and are expected to fall below flood stage later
on today.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...  

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

&&

TXC377-210531-
/O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-171021T1800Z/
/PIOT2.1.ER.171015T0730Z.171017T2230Z.171021T0600Z.NO/
831 AM CDT Fri Oct 20 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Rio Grande above Presidio 6WNW.
* until Saturday afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8AM Friday the stage was 9.0 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 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 9.0 feet (2.7 meters) on 
Oct 14 2017.

&&

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

                   Bf  Fld  Observed                  Forecast
Location          Stg  Stg  Stage   Day  Time   Sat   Sun   Mon   Tue
                                                7AM   7AM   7AM   7AM
  Presidio 6WNW   6.0  9.0    9.0   Fri  8 AM   8.9   8.9   8.8   8.8

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

                   Bf  Fld  Observed                  Forecast
Location          Stg  Stg  Stage   Day  Time   Sat   Sun   Mon   Tue
                                                7AM   7AM   7AM   7AM
  Presidio 6WNW   1.8  2.7    2.8   Fri  8 AM   2.7   2.7   2.7   2.7

&&

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


$$
837 
WGUS84 KMAF 210044
FLSMAF
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
744 PM CDT Fri Oct 20 2017

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

  Rio Grande above Presidio 6WNW affecting Presidio County
  
.The Rio grande above Presidio has fallen below flood stage.  River
levels will continue to fall through the weekend.

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 issued for this event.

&&

TXC377-210114-
/O.CAN.KMAF.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-171021T1800Z/
/PIOT2.1.ER.171015T0730Z.171017T2230Z.171020T1945Z.NO/
744 PM CDT Fri Oct 20 2017

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Rio Grande above Presidio 6WNW.
* At  7PM Friday the stage was 8.9 feet (2.7 meters).
* Fell below flood stage at 14:45 PM Friday.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet (2.7 meters).
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 8.8 feet (2.7 meters)
  by Sunday 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 9.1 feet (2.8 meters) on 
Oct 20 2017.

&&

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

                   Bf  Fld  Observed                  Forecast
Location          Stg  Stg  Stage   Day  Time   Sat   Sat   Sat   Sat
                                                1AM   7AM   1PM   7PM
  Presidio 6WNW   6.0  9.0    8.9   Fri  7 PM   8.9   8.9   8.8   8.8

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

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

&&

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


$$

44

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 Oct 15, 6:44 PM CDT, 1 hour 32 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Oct 15, 6:44 PM CDT, 1 hour 32 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
644 PM CDT Sun Oct 15 2017

.DISCUSSION...

&&

.AVIATION...
Post frontal conditions will remain VFR and the few lingering
showers south of the Pecos River should continue to dissipate.
Skies will also continue to clear from north to south. Light and
variable wind will slowly come back around to the south.

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION... /issued 128 PM CDT Sun Oct 15 2017/

DISCUSSION...
Looks like a quiet work week with moderating temperatures to near
or slightly above normal high temperatures by Tuesday as an upper
level ridge builds across the southwestern United States. The
upper ridge is forecast to flatten Wednesday through Friday and be
replaced by a weak upper level trough. The combination of the weak
trough and lack of instablilty precludes precipitation chances
these days.

Unsettled weather may return next weekend as the next potent
Pacific system heads toward the rockies or plains. There are
significant differences amongst the guidance in the timing of
this system this far out. Superblend depicts chance pops for
showers and thunderstorms Saturday night and Sunday across the
region with the majority of the models generating precipitation
with this system.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Big Spring                     39  71  45  81 /   0   0   0   0
Carlsbad                       38  72  40  83 /   0   0   0   0
Dryden                         50  74  49  82 /  10   0   0   0
Fort Stockton                  46  70  48  85 /  10   0   0   0
Guadalupe Pass                 43  65  50  77 /   0   0   0   0
Hobbs                          35  69  40  80 /   0   0   0   0
Marfa                          41  70  34  77 /  10   0   0   0
Midland Intl Airport           40  70  45  81 /   0   0   0   0
Odessa                         40  70  46  78 /   0   0   0   0
Wink                           41  71  41  82 /   0   0   0   0

&&

.MAF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NM...None.
TX...None.
&&
Hazardous weather outlook, Oct 15, 12:03 PM CDT, 8 hours 13 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1203 PM CDT Sun Oct 15 2017

NMZ027>029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-057>063-067>070-074-075-
079>082-258-161715-
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-
1203 PM CDT Sun Oct 15 2017 /1103 AM MDT Sun Oct 15 2017/

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

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY

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

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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.