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Flood Warning

Issued at Wed 8:38 AM Jul. 15
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Texa
S: Frio River At Tilden affecting Live Oak and McMullen Counties. For the Frio Riverincluding TildenMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Frio River at Tilden.
When: From Sunday evening until further notice.
Impacts: ImpactAt 26.0 feet, Moderate flooding occurs. The flow is to the slab elevation of the lowest businesses and homes in Tilden. Numerous roads and low bridges flood and become very dangerous to motorists. Hundreds of livestock are trapped and potentially drowned in the flood plain, below Derby to the Choke Canyon Reservoir.
Additional Details: - At 8:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 1.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.6 feet Monday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 24.7 feet on 10/17/1984. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/crp.

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