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Flood Advisory

Issued at Sun 8:12 AM Nov. 8
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The National Weather Service in Brownsville has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Texa
S: Los Olmos Creek Near Falfurrias affecting Brooks County. .Excessive rainfall is forecast to continue upstream of Los Olmos into early this week, leading to a rise in river levels that may approach action stage late tonight. For the Los Olmos Creekincluding Falfurria
S: elevated river levels are forecast.
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where: Los Olmos Creek near Falfurrias.
When: From this morning until further notice.
Impacts: At 7.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding reaches 120 feet wide into flood plain-persons vulnerable to lowland flooding should move equipment to higher ground. At 9.0 feet, Flow is high enough to close FM 1418 as water is covering the bridge. At 10.0 feet, Flow escapes from the Los Olmos drainage into the Palo Blanco drainage area. At 11.0 feet, Minor flooding with lowland flooding 300 feet wide into the flood plain.
Additional Details: - At 7:15 AM CST Sunday the stage was 1.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.7 feet early Tuesday morning. - Action stage is 5.0 feet. The river is expected to reach action stage late tonight. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

If you are in the advisory area, remain alert to possible flooding or the possibility of the advisory being upgraded to a warning. 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. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 815 PM CST.

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