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Recent Locations: Cooper, TX  

Flood Warning issued June 30 at 8:10AM CDT until July 1 at 4:14AM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

AREAS AFFECTED: Brewster, TX

DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Rio Grande at Rio Grande at Johnson Ranch near Castolon, Texas affecting Brewster County. For the Rio Grande...including Rio Grande at Johnson Ranch near Castolon, Texas, Rio Grande at Rio Grande Village, BBNP, Texas... Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rio Grande at Rio Grande at Johnson Ranch near Castolon, Texas. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet (3.7 meters), the river reaches bankfull, minor lowland flooding occurs, and no significant damage is expected. At 15.0 feet (4.6 meters), flood stage is reached. Moderate lowland flooding begins. Roads that lead to Cottonwood Campground and River Road may flood. Stages are practically synonymous with the gage at Cottonwood Campground at Castolon (CSTT2), and therefore represent the reach from Santa Elena Canyon through Cottonwood Campground, where damage may occur. Cattle also graze in the lowlands, and may be threatened. At 19.0 feet (5.8 meters), the river reaches major flood stage. Flooding begins to occur upstream in Cottonwood Campground at Castolon, as stages at each location are practically synonymous. Moderate lowland flooding begins at the gage site, but no damage occurs. The gage is inaccessible, as River Road is impassable at several locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 17.2 feet (5.2 meters). - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet (3.7 meters). - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:15 AM CDT Monday was 17.2 feet (5.2 meters). - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.7 feet (5.4 meters) late this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet (4.6 meters). - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.5 feet (5.6 meters) on 09/03/2024. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

INSTRUCTION: 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 evening at 815 PM CDT.

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