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River Flood Warning 4, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

June 4, 2019Brewster County, Texas

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this river flood warning at Jun 4, 2019, 9:32 PM CDT for Brewster County, Texas. It took effect at Jun 5, 2019, 5:24 AM CDT. It was in force for 28 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Jun 4, 2019, 9:32 PM CDT (02:32 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 5, 2019, 5:24 AM CDT
Expired
Jun 6, 2019, 9:20 AM CDT
In force
28 hr
Issued by
NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

County Brewster County, TX

The river

Written for the forecast point Rio Grande at Johnson Ranch (TELT2).

Action stage
12 ft
Minor stage
15 ft
Moderate stage
17 ft
Major stage
19 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.

839 
WGUS44 KMAF 050232
FLWMAF
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
932 PM CDT Tue Jun 4 2019

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

  Rio Grande below Presidio 5SE affecting Presidio County
  Rio Grande at Johnson Ranch affecting Brewster County
  Rio Grande at Boquillas-Rio Grande Village affecting Brewster 
  County
  
.Heavy rainfall from thunderstorms Tuesday evening will increase flows
into the Rio Grande below Presidio 5SE and downstream to Boquillas.

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 Wednesday morning.

&&

TXC377-051831-
/O.NEW.KMAF.FL.W.0003.190605T0232Z-190606T0130Z/
/PRDT2.1.ER.190603T0707Z.190603T0930Z.190605T1330Z.NO/
932 PM CDT Tue Jun 4 2019

The National Weather Service in Midland has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  the Rio Grande below Presidio 5SE.
* until Wednesday evening, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9PM Tuesday the stage was 7.0 feet (2.1 meters).
* flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet (2.7 meters).
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by after midnight tomorrow and 
  continue to rise to near 9.8 feet (3.0 meters) by early tomorrow.  
  The river will fall below flood stage by tomorrow 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 9.8 feet (3.0 meters) on 
Sep 7 2018.

&&

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 5SE    8.0  9.0    7.0   Tue  9 PM   9.0   9.4   7.3   5.0

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 5SE    2.4  2.7    2.1   Tue  9 PM   2.7   2.9   2.2   1.5

&&

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


$$

TXC043-051831-
/O.NEW.KMAF.FL.W.0004.190605T1024Z-190607T0325Z/
/TELT2.1.ER.190605T1024Z.190605T1500Z.190606T1525Z.NO/
932 PM CDT Tue Jun 4 2019

The National Weather Service in Midland has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  the Rio Grande at Johnson Ranch.
* from late tonight to Thursday evening, or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At  1AM Tuesday the stage was 4.1 feet (1.2 meters).
* flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet (4.6 meters).
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early tomorrow and continue to
  rise to near 16.1 feet (4.9 meters) by tomorrow late morning.  The 
  river will fall below flood stage by late Thursday 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 15.4 feet (4.7 meters) on 
May 22 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
  Johnson Ranch  12.0 15.0    4.1   Tue  1 AM  12.1  15.8  15.6  14.6

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
  Johnson Ranch   3.7  4.6    1.2   Tue  1 AM   3.7   4.8   4.8   4.5

&&

LAT...LON 2900 10349 2912 10340 2915 10312 2896 10305 2895 10338


$$

TXC043-051831-
/O.NEW.KMAF.FL.W.0005.190606T0500Z-190607T1825Z/
/BOQT2.1.ER.190606T0500Z.190606T0600Z.190606T0625Z.NO/
932 PM CDT Tue Jun 4 2019

The National Weather Service in  has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  the Rio Grande at Boquillas-Rio Grande Village.
* from late Wednesday night to Friday afternoon, or until the warning
  is cancelled.
* At  9PM Tuesday the stage was 6.4 feet (2.0 meters).
* flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet (4.0 meters).
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early Thursday morning and 
  continue to rise to near 13.1 feet (4.0 meters) by early Thursday 
  morning.  The river will fall below flood stage by early Thursday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet (4.0 meters), the river reaches minor flood 
  stage.  Water reaches the water pumps maintained by the park 
  service that are used to water the campgrounds and to provide water
  to the employee living quarters.  It may be necessary for park 
  personnel to remove the pumps.

This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.0 feet (4.0 meters) on 
Sep 1 1968.

&&

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
  Boquillas-Rio  12.0 13.0    6.4   Tue  9 PM   9.8   6.5   6.8  11.3

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
  Boquillas-Rio   3.7  4.0    2.0   Tue  9 PM   3.0   2.0   2.1   3.4

&&

LAT...LON 2896 10305 2915 10312 2940 10294 2931 10279 2912 10292


$$
4 follow-up statements
434 
WGUS84 KMAF 051236
FLSMAF
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
736 AM CDT Wed Jun 5 2019

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

  Rio Grande below Presidio 5SE affecting Presidio County
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas..
  Rio Grande at Johnson Ranch affecting Brewster County
  Rio Grande at Boquillas-Rio Grande Village affecting Brewster 
  County
  
Heavy rainfall across the Rio Grande has prompted release of water
across the border. Water levels will rise quickly and move downstream
into Johnson Ranch and eventually Boquillas overnight. Levels are forecast
to stabilize overnight.

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/evening.

&&

TXC377-051306-
/O.CAN.KMAF.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190606T0130Z/
/PRDT2.1.ER.190603T0707Z.190603T0930Z.190603T1208Z.NO/
736 AM CDT Wed Jun 5 2019

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Rio Grande below Presidio 5SE.
* At  7AM Wednesday the stage was 4.5 feet (1.4 meters).
* Fell below flood stage at  7:08 AM Monday.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet (2.7 meters).
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 3.8 feet (1.2 meters)
  by tomorrow 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 
Jun 3 2019.

&&

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

                   Bf  Fld  Observed                  Forecast
Location          Stg  Stg  Stage   Day  Time   Wed   Wed   Thu   Thu
                                                1PM   7PM   1AM   7AM
  Presidio 5SE    8.0  9.0    4.5   Wed  7 AM   7.3   5.0   4.1   3.8

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

                   Bf  Fld  Observed                  Forecast
Location          Stg  Stg  Stage   Day  Time   Wed   Wed   Thu   Thu
                                                1PM   7PM   1AM   7AM
  Presidio 5SE    2.4  2.7    1.4   Wed  7 AM   2.2   1.5   1.2   1.2

&&

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


$$

TXC043-060436-
/O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190607T0325Z/
/TELT2.1.ER.190605T1202Z.190605T1500Z.190606T1525Z.NO/
736 AM CDT Wed Jun 5 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Rio Grande at Johnson Ranch.
* until Thursday evening, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  1AM Tuesday the stage was 4.1 feet (1.2 meters).
* flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet (4.6 meters).
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this morning and continue to 
  rise to near 16.1 feet (4.9 meters) by late this morning.  The 
  river will fall below flood stage by tomorrow late 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 
Sep 24 2017.

&&

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

                   Bf  Fld  Observed                  Forecast
Location          Stg  Stg  Stage   Day  Time   Wed   Wed   Thu   Thu
                                                1PM   7PM   1AM   7AM
  Johnson Ranch  12.0 15.0    4.1   Tue  1 AM  15.6  14.6  14.7  15.3

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

                   Bf  Fld  Observed                  Forecast
Location          Stg  Stg  Stage   Day  Time   Wed   Wed   Thu   Thu
                                                1PM   7PM   1AM   7AM
  Johnson Ranch   3.7  4.6    1.2   Tue  1 AM   4.8   4.5   4.5   4.7

&&

LAT...LON 2900 10349 2912 10340 2915 10312 2896 10305 2895 10338


$$

TXC043-060436-
/O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0005.190606T0500Z-190607T1825Z/
/BOQT2.1.ER.190606T0500Z.190606T0600Z.190606T0625Z.NO/
736 AM CDT Wed Jun 5 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Rio Grande at Boquillas-Rio Grande Village.
* from late tonight to Friday afternoon, or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At  7AM Wednesday the stage was 6.3 feet (1.9 meters).
* flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet (4.0 meters).
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by after midnight tomorrow and 
  continue to rise to near 13.1 feet (4.0 meters) by after midnight 
  tomorrow.  The river will fall below flood stage by after midnight 
  tomorrow.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet (4.0 meters), the river reaches minor flood 
  stage.  Water reaches the water pumps maintained by the park 
  service that are used to water the campgrounds and to provide water
  to the employee living quarters.  It may be necessary for park 
  personnel to remove the pumps.

This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.5 feet (4.4 meters) on 
Sep 2 2018.

&&

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

                   Bf  Fld  Observed                  Forecast
Location          Stg  Stg  Stage   Day  Time   Wed   Wed   Thu   Thu
                                                1PM   7PM   1AM   7AM
  Boquillas-Rio  12.0 13.0    6.3   Wed  7 AM   6.8  11.3  13.1  11.7

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

                   Bf  Fld  Observed                  Forecast
Location          Stg  Stg  Stage   Day  Time   Wed   Wed   Thu   Thu
                                                1PM   7PM   1AM   7AM
  Boquillas-Rio   3.7  4.0    1.9   Wed  7 AM   2.1   3.4   4.0   3.6

&&

LAT...LON 2896 10305 2915 10312 2940 10294 2931 10279 2912 10292


$$
670 
WGUS44 KMAF 051903
FLWMAF
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
203 PM CDT Wed Jun 5 2019

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the 
following rivers in Texas...
  Rio Grande at Johnson Ranch affecting Brewster County
  
Heavy rainfall from thunderstorms Tuesday evening has increased flows
into the Rio Grande at Johnson Ranch and downstream to Boquillas.

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

&&

TXC043-061102-
/O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190607T0000Z/
/TELT2.2.ER.190606T0054Z.190606T0600Z.190606T1200Z.NO/
203 PM CDT Wed Jun 5 2019

...Forecast flooding increased from  to  severity...
The Flood Warning continues for 
 the Rio Grande at Johnson Ranch.
* until Thursday evening, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  1PM Wednesday the stage was 10.6 feet (3.2 meters).
* flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet (4.6 meters).
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to 
  rise to near 17.2 feet (5.2 meters) by after midnight tomorrow.  
  The river will fall below flood stage by tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet (5.8 meters), the river reaches major flood 
  stage.  Flooding begins to occur upstream in Cottonwood Campground 
  at Castolon, as stages at each location are practically synonymous.
  Moderate lowland flooding begins at the gage site, but no damage 
  occurs.  The gage is inaccessible, as River Road is impassable at 
  several locations.

This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.1 feet (5.2 meters) on 
Jul 26 2004.

&&

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
  Johnson Ranch  12.0 15.0   10.6   Wed  1 PM  14.4  17.2  15.0  11.1

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
  Johnson Ranch   3.7  4.6    3.2   Wed  1 PM   4.4   5.2   4.6   3.4

&&

LAT...LON 2900 10349 2912 10340 2915 10312 2896 10305 2895 10338


$$

TXC043-051933-
/O.CAN.KMAF.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-190607T1825Z/
/BOQT2.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
203 PM CDT Wed Jun 5 2019

* At  1PM Wednesday the stage was 6.4 feet (2.0 meters).
* No flooding is currently forecast.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet (4.0 meters).
* Impact...At 13.0 feet (4.0 meters), the river reaches minor flood 
  stage.  Water reaches the water pumps maintained by the park 
  service that are used to water the campgrounds and to provide water
  to the employee living quarters.  It may be necessary for park 
  personnel to remove the pumps.

This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.0 feet (4.0 meters) on 
Sep 1 1968.

&&

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
  Boquillas-Rio  12.0 13.0    6.4   Wed  1 PM   6.0   8.6  11.2  12.6

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
  Boquillas-Rio   3.7  4.0    2.0   Wed  1 PM   1.8   2.6   3.4   3.8

&&

LAT...LON 2896 10305 2915 10312 2940 10294 2931 10279 2912 10292


$$
613 
WGUS84 KMAF 060118
FLSMAF
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
818 PM CDT Wed Jun 5 2019

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

  Rio Grande at Johnson Ranch affecting Brewster County
  
.Locally heavy rainfall from thunderstorms in the Rio Grande basin
the past couple of days has resulted in elevated flows on the Rio 
Grande and its tributaries.  

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 Thursday morning.

&&

TXC043-061718-
/O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190606T2200Z/
/TELT2.1.ER.190606T0753Z.190606T0900Z.190606T1000Z.NO/
818 PM CDT Wed Jun 5 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Rio Grande at Johnson Ranch.
* until Thursday afternoon, or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7PM Wednesday the stage was 11.5 feet (3.5 meters).
* flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet (4.6 meters).
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by after midnight tomorrow and 
  continue to rise to near 15.7 feet (4.8 meters) by early tomorrow.
  The river will fall below flood stage by early tomorrow.
* 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 
Sep 24 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
  Johnson Ranch  12.0 15.0   11.5   Wed  7 PM   7.5   6.0   5.2   4.9

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
  Johnson Ranch   3.7  4.6    3.5   Wed  7 PM   2.3   1.8   1.6   1.5

&&

LAT...LON 2900 10349 2912 10340 2915 10312 2896 10305 2895 10338


$$
125 
WGUS84 KMAF 061420
FLSMAF
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
920 AM CDT Thu Jun 6 2019

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

  Rio Grande at Johnson Ranch affecting Brewster County
  
  Water levels will slowly recede over the next 24-48 hours with
  dry conditions expected 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


&&

TXC043-061450-
/O.CAN.KMAF.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-190606T2200Z/
/TELT2.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
920 AM CDT Thu Jun 6 2019

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Rio Grande at Johnson Ranch.
* At  8AM Thursday the stage was 8.6 feet (2.6 meters).
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet (4.6 meters).
* Forecast...The river crested below flood stage at 11.5 feet (feet 
  meters).  The river will fall to 7.6 feet (2.3 meters) by .

This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.1 feet (4.6 meters) on 
Sep 24 2017.

&&

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

                   Bf  Fld  Observed                  Forecast
Location          Stg  Stg  Stage   Day  Time   Thu   Thu   Fri   Fri
                                                1PM   7PM   1AM   7AM
  Johnson Ranch  12.0 15.0    8.6   Thu  8 AM   9.5  11.0   9.7   7.6

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

                   Bf  Fld  Observed                  Forecast
Location          Stg  Stg  Stage   Day  Time   Thu   Thu   Fri   Fri
                                                1PM   7PM   1AM   7AM
  Johnson Ranch   3.7  4.6    2.6   Thu  8 AM   2.9   3.4   3.0   2.3

&&

LAT...LON 2900 10349 2912 10340 2915 10312 2896 10305 2895 10338


$$

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 Jun 4, 6:41 PM CDT, 2 hours 51 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jun 4, 6:41 PM CDT, 2 hours 51 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
641 PM CDT Tue Jun 4 2019

.DISCUSSION...

Please see the 05/00Z aviation forecast discussion below.

&&

.AVIATION...

Look for a line of thunderstorms to impact all area terminals in
the 00Z to 06Z time range. MVFR to IFR TSRA with variable wind
gusts up in the 35-40 kt range to affect area terminals from west
to east. After the line passes through, expect some -SHRA for a
couple of hours, with conditions improving after 08-11Z except at
KHOB, where MVFR cigs are forecast to persist through the morning
hours. Otherwise VFR through 00Z Wednesday with a CU field
developing by mid morning over light and variable winds.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Big Spring                     65  83  65  86 /  70  40  50  20
Carlsbad                       62  87  63  91 /  80  50  10  10
Dryden                         69  89  70  96 /  80  50  20   0
Fort Stockton                  63  85  65  91 /  80  50  20  10
Guadalupe Pass                 58  82  62  86 /  80  40  10  10
Hobbs                          59  83  60  86 /  80  40  40  20
Marfa                          56  83  55  88 /  80  40  10   0
Midland Intl Airport           63  85  65  88 /  80  40  40  10
Odessa                         66  85  65  88 /  80  40  40  10
Wink                           63  87  63  92 /  80  40  20  10

&&

.MAF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NM...None.
TX...None.
&&

70/84/70
Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 4, 2:06 PM CDT, 7 hours 26 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
206 PM CDT Tue Jun 4 2019

NMZ027>029-033-034-TXZ045>048-050>053-059>063-067>070-075-082-
270>282-051915-
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-Loving-Winkler-
Ector-Midland-Glasscock-Ward-Crane-Upton-Reagan-Pecos-Terrell-
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County-
Reeves County Plains-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-Davis Mountains-
Davis Mountains Foothills-Central Brewster County-Chisos Basin-
Presidio Valley-Lower Brewster County-
206 PM CDT Tue Jun 4 2019 /106 PM MDT Tue Jun 4 2019/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast New
Mexico, southwest Texas, and western Texas.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

Thunderstorms are likely today and tonight... some of these storms
may become strong to severe. The stronger storms will be capable of
producing large hail... damaging wind... heavy rainfall... and
frequent lightning. Localized flash flooding is possible, especially
tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

There is a chance of thunderstorms again Wednesday. A few of these
storms will be capable of producing large hail... damaging winds...
and locally heavy rain.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed this afternoon or evening.

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...
https://weather.gov/midland

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jun 4, 8:17 PM CDT, 1 hour 15 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
817 PM CDT Tue Jun 4 2019

NMZ033-034-TXZ045-050200-
Southern Lea County NM-Central Lea County NM-Gaines TX-
817 PM CDT Tue Jun 4 2019

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR EAST CENTRAL LEA...NORTHWESTERN
ANDREWS AND SOUTHWESTERN GAINES COUNTIES UNTIL 900 PM CDT/800 PM
MDT/...

At 816 PM CDT/716 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm near Eunice Airport, or near Eunice, moving northeast at
10 mph.

Nickel size hail and wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph will be possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Hobbs, Eunice, Nadine, Monument, Eunice Airport, Lea County Regional
Airport and Oil Center.

LAT...LON 3258 10298 3252 10305 3252 10306 3251 10306
      3240 10320 3252 10336 3272 10320
TIME...MOT...LOC 0116Z 224DEG 10KT 3252 10323

Goudsward
Special weather statement, Jun 4, 8:28 PM CDT, 1 hour 4 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
828 PM CDT Tue Jun 4 2019

TXZ075-050230-
Pecos TX-
828 PM CDT Tue Jun 4 2019

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR WEST CENTRAL PECOS COUNTY UNTIL
930 PM CDT...

At 828 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 21
miles west of Fort Stockton, moving east at 15 mph.

Nickel size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Fort Stockton, Fort Stockton-Pecos County Airport and Firestone Test
Track.

This includes Interstate 10 between mile markers 237 and 261.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
southwestern Texas.

LAT...LON 3073 10331 3091 10334 3102 10287 3071 10283
TIME...MOT...LOC 0128Z 262DEG 15KT 3084 10324

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Special weather statement, Jun 4, 8:45 PM CDT, 47 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
845 PM CDT Tue Jun 4 2019

TXZ059-067-274-050230-
Loving TX-Reeves County Plains TX-Ward TX-
845 PM CDT Tue Jun 4 2019

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR CENTRAL REEVES...NORTHWESTERN
WARD AND SOUTH CENTRAL LOVING COUNTIES UNTIL 930 PM CDT...

At 845 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles northwest of Pecos, moving northeast at 15 mph.

Nickel size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with
this storm.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of central Reeves,
northwestern Ward and south central Loving Counties.

This includes Interstate 20 between mile markers 32 and 36.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
southwestern Texas.

LAT...LON 3136 10363 3149 10378 3175 10355 3156 10333
TIME...MOT...LOC 0145Z 232DEG 14KT 3148 10364

Goudsward
Special weather statement, Jun 4, 9:07 PM CDT, 25 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
907 PM CDT Tue Jun 4 2019

TXZ282-050245-
Lower Brewster County TX-
907 PM CDT Tue Jun 4 2019

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHEASTERN BREWSTER COUNTY
UNTIL 945 PM CDT...

At 907 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16
miles north of Boquillas Canyon, or 18 miles east of Panther
Junction, moving east at 35 mph.

Nickel size hail and wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph will be possible with
this storm.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern
Brewster County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
southwestern Texas.

LAT...LON 2952 10305 2958 10277 2955 10277 2952 10281
      2949 10280 2945 10283 2941 10283 2940 10281
      2937 10284 2936 10284 2935 10286 2936 10288
      2933 10288 2932 10301
TIME...MOT...LOC 0207Z 257DEG 29KT 2943 10293

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Special weather statement, Jun 4, 9:21 PM CDT, 11 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
821 PM MDT Tue Jun 4 2019

NMZ028-033-034-050315-
Southern Lea County NM-Eddy County Plains NM-Central Lea County NM-
821 PM MDT Tue Jun 4 2019

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR EAST CENTRAL EDDY AND WEST
CENTRAL LEA COUNTIES UNTIL 915 PM MDT...

At 821 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles northeast of Loving, or 19 miles east of Carlsbad, moving
northeast at 20 mph.

Nickel size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Halfway.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for
southeastern New Mexico.

LAT...LON 3226 10384 3236 10404 3277 10386 3262 10351
TIME...MOT...LOC 0221Z 209DEG 18KT 3238 10390

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Special weather statement, Jun 4, 9:32 PM CDT, 0 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
932 PM CDT Tue Jun 4 2019

NMZ033-034-TXZ045-050330-
Southern Lea County NM-Central Lea County NM-Gaines TX-
932 PM CDT Tue Jun 4 2019

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHEASTERN LEA AND WEST CENTRAL
GAINES COUNTIES UNTIL 1030 PM CDT/930 PM MDT/...

At 931 PM CDT/831 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm near Eunice Airport, or 10 miles west of Eunice, moving
northeast at 25 mph.

Nickel size hail and wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph will be possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Hobbs, Eunice, Nadine, Monument, Humble City, Eunice Airport, Lea
County Regional Airport, Oil Center and Industrial Airpark.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Midland.

&&

LAT...LON 3234 10332 3246 10348 3285 10323 3267 10287
TIME...MOT...LOC 0231Z 220DEG 22KT 3248 10333

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 4, 7:09 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFCulberson51 min
Jun 4, 7:25 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMAFJeff Davis, Reeves2 hr
Jun 4, 7:30 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAF60 min
Jun 4, 8:28 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFPecos62 min
Jun 4, 8:45 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFReeves45 min
Jun 4, 8:51 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFLoving, Reeves, Ward, Winkler39 min
Jun 4, 9:07 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFBrewster38 min
Jun 4, 9:32 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningMAFPresidio23 hr
Jun 4, 9:32 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningMAFBrewster64 hr
Jun 4, 11:46 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFMidland44 min
Jun 5, 12:27 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMAFPecos, Terrell2 hr
Jun 5, 2:15 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFCulberson30 min
Jun 5, 2:53 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAF52 min
Jun 5, 4:03 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFPecos42 min
Jun 5, 4:19 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFCulberson, Reeves56 min
Jun 5, 4:23 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFPecos52 min
Jun 5, 5:01 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAF59 min
Jun 5, 5:08 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFLoving, Reeves, Ward42 min
Jun 5, 5:12 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFPecos, Terrell39 min
Jun 5, 5:19 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFCochran41 min
Jun 5, 6:05 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFReeves40 min
Jun 5, 6:07 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFWard38 min
Jun 5, 6:12 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFAndrews, Gaines63 min
Jun 5, 6:13 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMAFPecos47 min
Jun 5, 6:19 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFCrane, Ector, Ward, Winkler56 min
Jun 5, 6:38 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFAndrews, Dawson, Gaines42 min
Jun 5, 6:40 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMAFReeves35 min

Nearby

River Flood Warnings in Texas, 2019Every river flood warning in 2019

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.