Active AlertsOrange Grove, TX

The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Texa
S: Nueces River Near Bluntzer affecting Jim Wells, San Patricio and Nueces Counties. For the Nueces Riverincluding Cotulla, Tilden, Three Rivers, Mathis, Bluntzer, CalallenMinor flooding is forecast. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.9 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 19.0 feet on 07/02/2010. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. 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/crp.