Active AlertsWheeler
Flood Advisory
The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in Texa
S: Sweetwater Creek at Kelton 5N affecting Wheeler County. For the Sweetwater Creekincluding Kelton 5
N: elevated river levels are forecast.
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
Where: Sweetwater Creek at Kelton 5N.
When: Until early tomorrow afternoon.
Additional Details: - At 1:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 10.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet this morning. - Action stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 afternoon at 215 PM CDT.