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River Flood Warning 8, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

July 5, 2021Mitchell County, Texas

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX issued this river flood warning at Jul 5, 2021, 3:24 PM CDT for Mitchell County, Texas. It was in force for 30 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Jul 5, 2021, 3:24 PM CDT (20:24 UTC)
Expired: Jul 6, 2021, 9:30 PM CDT
In force: 30 hr
Issued by: NWS Midland/Odessa, TX
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

County Mitchell County, TX

The radar

The San Angelo radar (KSJT), 111 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:23 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point Colorado River (TX) 1 mile WSW of Colorado City (CDCT2). The gauge peaked at 16.03 ft at Jul 6, 2021, 2:00 PM CDT.

Action stage: 12 ft
Minor stage: 15 ft
Moderate stage: 20 ft
Major stage: 26 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 08121000, 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.

603 
WGUS44 KMAF 052024
FLWMAF

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
324 PM CDT Mon Jul 5 2021

...The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa TX has issued a 
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Texas...

  Colorado River at Colorado City 1WSW affecting Mitchell County.

  Deep Creek near Deep Creek Dunn 1W affecting Scurry County.

.Radar estimates up to 9 inches of rain has fallen in some parts of 
the upper Colorado River basin over the past 72 hours.  This is 
resulting in elevated flows on the Colorado River and its 
tributaries.

For the Colorado River...including Colorado City 1WSW, Deep Creek 
Dunn 1W...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law 
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National 
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued late tonight at 330 AM CDT.

&&


TXC335-060830-
/O.NEW.KMAF.FL.W.0008.210705T2024Z-210707T0920Z/
/CDCT2.1.ER.210703T2019Z.210706T1800Z.210706T2120Z.NO/
324 PM CDT Mon Jul 5 2021

The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Colorado River at Colorado City 1WSW.
* From this afternoon to early Wednesday morning.
* At 2:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 11.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  tomorrow morning to a crest of 15.5 feet early tomorrow afternoon. 
  It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, The river overflows its banks.  This will 
  result in some minor flooding of ranch land and fence posts. 
  Ranchers should move livestock out of the flood plain to higher 
  ground.  No structures are threatened at this stage.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Minor flooding of farm and ranch land 
  begins.  No buildings or other structures are threatened.

&&


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

                     Fld   Observed        Mon   Tue   Tue   Tue
Location             Stg   Stg   Day/Time  7pm   1am   7am   1pm

Colorado River
  Colorado City 1WSW 15.0  11.9  Mon 2pm   11.8  12.6  14.4  15.5





&&

LAT...LON 3238 10099 3255 10085 3243 10081 3209 10067
      3209 10088

$$

TXC415-060830-
/O.NEW.KMAF.FL.W.0007.210705T2024Z-210706T2047Z/
/DEET2.1.ER.210705T1925Z.210706T0000Z.210706T0846Z.NO/
324 PM CDT Mon Jul 5 2021

The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Deep Creek near Deep Creek Dunn 1W.
* From this afternoon to tomorrow afternoon.
* At 3:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 15.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 3:00 PM CDT Monday was 15.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.6 feet 
  this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Low water channel banks overflow.  No 
  damage is expected.

&&


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

                     Fld   Observed        Mon   Tue   Tue   Tue
Location             Stg   Stg   Day/Time  7pm   1am   7am   1pm

Deep Creek
  Deep Creek Dunn 1W 14.0  15.1  Mon 3pm   17.6  15.8  11.9  7.9





&&

LAT...LON 3291 10119 3300 10109 3270 10077 3248 10085
      3257 10098

$$

James DeBerry

5 follow-up statements

529 
WGUS84 KMAF 060301
FLSMAF

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1001 PM CDT Mon Jul 5 2021

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

  Colorado River at Colorado City 1WSW affecting Mitchell County.

  Deep Creek near Deep Creek Dunn 1W affecting Scurry County.

.Radar estimates up to 9 inches of rain has fallen in some parts of 
the upper Colorado River basin over the past 72 hours.  This is 
resulting in elevated flows on the Colorado River and its 
tributaries.

For the Colorado River...including Colorado City 1WSW, Deep Creek 
Dunn 1W...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law 
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National 
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning at 1000 AM CDT.

&&


TXC335-061515-
/O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210707T0920Z/
/CDCT2.1.ER.210703T2019Z.210706T1800Z.210706T2120Z.NO/
1001 PM CDT Mon Jul 5 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Colorado River at Colorado City 1WSW.
* Until early Wednesday morning.
* At 2:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 11.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  tomorrow morning to a crest of 15.5 feet early tomorrow afternoon. 
  It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, The river overflows its banks.  This will 
  result in some minor flooding of ranch land and fence posts. 
  Ranchers should move livestock out of the flood plain to higher 
  ground.  No structures are threatened at this stage.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Minor flooding of farm and ranch land 
  begins.  No buildings or other structures are threatened.

&&


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

                     Fld   Observed        Tue   Tue   Tue   Tue
Location             Stg   Stg   Day/Time  1am   7am   1pm   7pm

Colorado River
  Colorado City 1WSW 15.0  11.9  Mon 2pm   13.9  11.9  11.3  10.8





&&

LAT...LON 3238 10099 3255 10085 3243 10081 3209 10067
      3209 10088

$$

TXC415-061515-
/O.CON.KMAF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210706T2047Z/
/DEET2.1.ER.210705T1925Z.210706T0000Z.210706T0846Z.NO/
1001 PM CDT Mon Jul 5 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Deep Creek near Deep Creek Dunn 1W.
* Until tomorrow afternoon.
* At 3:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 15.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 3:00 PM CDT Monday was 15.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.6 feet 
  this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Low water channel banks overflow.  No 
  damage is expected.

&&


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

                     Fld   Observed        Tue   Tue   Tue   Tue
Location             Stg   Stg   Day/Time  1am   7am   1pm   7pm

Deep Creek
  Deep Creek Dunn 1W 14.0  15.1  Mon 3pm   14.6  7.3   5.5   4.9





&&

LAT...LON 3291 10119 3300 10109 3270 10077 3248 10085
      3257 10098

$$

James DeBerry

781 
WGUS84 KMAF 061118
FLSMAF

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
618 AM CDT Tue Jul 6 2021

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

  Colorado River at Colorado City 1WSW affecting Mitchell County.

.Runoff from recent rains continues to result in elevated flows 
along the Colorado River at Colorado City.

For the Colorado River...including Colorado City 1WSW...Minor 
flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law 
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National 
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 630 PM CDT.

&&


TXC335-062330-
/O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210707T0224Z/
/CDCT2.1.ER.210703T2019Z.210706T0015Z.210706T1424Z.NO/
618 AM CDT Tue Jul 6 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late this evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Colorado River at Colorado City 1WSW.
* Until late this evening.
* At 5:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 14.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.2 feet 
  this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this 
  morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, The river overflows its banks.  This will 
  result in some minor flooding of ranch land and fence posts. 
  Ranchers should move livestock out of the flood plain to higher 
  ground.  No structures are threatened at this stage.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Minor flooding of farm and ranch land 
  begins.  No buildings or other structures are threatened.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.6 
  feet on 07/06/2021.

&&


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

                     Fld   Observed        Tue   Tue   Wed   Wed
Location             Stg   Stg   Day/Time  1pm   7pm   1am   7am

Colorado River
  Colorado City 1WSW 15.0  14.9  Tue 5am   14.7  12.9  11.8  11.9





&&

LAT...LON 3238 10099 3255 10085 3243 10081 3209 10067
      3209 10088

$$

Gregory Murdoch

556 
WGUS84 KMAF 061400
FLSMAF

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
900 AM CDT Tue Jul 6 2021

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

  Colorado River at Colorado City 1WSW affecting Mitchell County.

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

  Deep Creek near Deep Creek Dunn 1W affecting Scurry County.

For the Colorado River...including Colorado City 1WSW, Deep Creek 
Dunn 1W, Beals Creek Westbrook 11S...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths 
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, 
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, 
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route 
over higher ground.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law 
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National 
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued this morning at 1000 AM CDT.

&&


TXC415-061500-
/O.CAN.KMAF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210706T1400Z/
/DEET2.1.ER.210705T1925Z.210706T0030Z.210706T0329Z.NO/
900 AM CDT Tue Jul 6 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Deep Creek near Deep Creek Dunn 1W has 
been cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Deep Creek near Deep Creek Dunn 1W.
* At 8:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 4.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 3.8 feet Wednesday 
  morning.

&&


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

                     Fld   Observed        Tue   Tue   Wed   Wed
Location             Stg   Stg   Day/Time  1pm   7pm   1am   7am

Deep Creek
  Deep Creek Dunn 1W 14.0  4.7   Tue 8am   4.5   4.3   4.0   3.8





&&

LAT...LON 3291 10119 3300 10109 3270 10077 3248 10085
      3257 10098

$$

TXC335-070200-
/O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210707T0800Z/
/CDCT2.1.ER.210703T2019Z.210706T0015Z.210706T2000Z.NO/
900 AM CDT Tue Jul 6 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tonight...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Colorado River at Colorado City 1WSW.
* Until late tonight.
* At 8:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 15.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 8:15 AM CDT Tuesday was 15.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late 
  this afternoon and continue falling to 4.9 feet Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, The river overflows its banks.  This will 
  result in some minor flooding of ranch land and fence posts. 
  Ranchers should move livestock out of the flood plain to higher 
  ground.  No structures are threatened at this stage.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Minor flooding of farm and ranch land 
  begins.  No buildings or other structures are threatened.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.6 
  feet on 07/06/2021.

&&


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

                     Fld   Observed        Tue   Tue   Wed   Wed
Location             Stg   Stg   Day/Time  1pm   7pm   1am   7am

Colorado River
  Colorado City 1WSW 15.0  15.5  Tue 8am   15.4  14.2  11.9  10.6





&&

LAT...LON 3238 10099 3255 10085 3243 10081 3209 10067
      3209 10088

$$

David Hennig

086 
WGUS84 KMAF 061940
FLSMAF

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
240 PM CDT Tue Jul 6 2021

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

  Colorado River at Colorado City 1WSW affecting Mitchell County.

For the Colorado River...including Colorado City 1WSW, Deep Creek 
Dunn 1W, Beals Creek Westbrook 11S...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths 
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, 
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, 
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route 
over higher ground.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law 
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National 
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued late tonight at 245 AM CDT.

&&


TXC335-070745-
/O.EXT.KMAF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210707T1243Z/
/CDCT2.1.ER.210703T2019Z.210706T1830Z.210707T0043Z.NO/
240 PM CDT Tue Jul 6 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Colorado River at Colorado City 1WSW.
* Until tomorrow morning.
* At 2:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 16.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 2:15 PM CDT Tuesday was 16.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this 
  evening and continue falling to 4.8 feet early Sunday afternoon.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, The river overflows its banks.  This will 
  result in some minor flooding of ranch land and fence posts. 
  Ranchers should move livestock out of the flood plain to higher 
  ground.  No structures are threatened at this stage.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Minor flooding of farm and ranch land 
  begins.  No buildings or other structures are threatened.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.6 
  feet on 07/06/2021.

&&


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

                     Fld   Observed        Tue   Wed   Wed   Wed
Location             Stg   Stg   Day/Time  7pm   1am   7am   1pm

Colorado River
  Colorado City 1WSW 15.0  16.0  Tue 2pm   15.4  12.1  10.5  9.6





&&

LAT...LON 3238 10099 3255 10085 3243 10081 3209 10067
      3209 10088

$$

David Hennig

621 
WGUS84 KMAF 070230
FLSMAF

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
930 PM CDT Tue Jul 6 2021

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

  Colorado River at Colorado City 1WSW affecting Mitchell County.

TXC335-070330-
/O.CAN.KMAF.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210707T0230Z/
/CDCT2.1.ER.210703T2019Z.210706T1830Z.210707T0016Z.NO/
930 PM CDT Tue Jul 6 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Colorado River at Colorado City 1WSW 
has been cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Colorado River at Colorado City 1WSW.
* At 9:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 14.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below 10 feet by 
  Wednesday afternoon.

&&


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

                     Fld   Observed        Wed   Wed   Wed   Wed
Location             Stg   Stg   Day/Time  1am   7am   1pm   7pm

Colorado River
  Colorado City 1WSW 15.0  14.6  Tue 8pm   12.6  10.7  9.3   8.5





&&

LAT...LON 3238 10099 3255 10085 3243 10081 3209 10067
      3209 10088

$$

Salerno

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Jul 5, 4:43 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	MAF	Andrews, Gaines	47 min
Jul 5, 7:22 AM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	MAF	Midland	3 hr
Jul 5, 7:57 AM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	MAF	Scurry	4 hr
Jul 5, 8:48 AM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	MAF	Mitchell	4 hr
Jul 5, 1:31 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	MAF	Reagan	3 hr
Jul 5, 3:24 PM CDT	River Flood Warning	MAF	Scurry	24 hr
Jul 5, 4:06 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	MAF	Brewster, Pecos, Terrell	3 hr
Jul 5, 4:08 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	MAF	Jeff Davis, Presidio	3 hr

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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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.