Active AlertsMaverick

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texa
S: Devils River At Cauthorn Ranch Near Juno affecting Val Verde County. Devils River At Bakers Crossing 19N Of Comstock affecting Val Verde County. Rio Grande River At Eagle Pass affecting Maverick County.
What: Moderate flooding is forecast.
Where: Rio Grande River at Eagle Pass.
When: From late tonight to early Sunday morning.
Impacts: At 21.0 feet, (6.4 meters), Water reaches Ryan Street above Shelby Park. River flow is to the edge of the bluff on the left bank at Eagle Pass. Livestock in the flood plain can be trapped and drowned. Any equipment in the flood plain will be flooded or damaged. At 25.0 feet, (7.6 meters), Major flooding threatens the lowest homes and businesses in Eagle Pass. Livestock are trapped and potentially drowned in the flood plain below Del Rio to above Laredo. Roads and low bridges near the river flood and are dangerous.
Additional Details: - At 9:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 8.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - ForecastThe river will rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to 23.7 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday afternoon to 4.4 feet Monday evening. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Friday afternoon by 345 PM CDT.