Weather Alert in Texas
Flood Advisory issued April 26 at 5:37AM CDT until April 27 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
AREAS AFFECTED: Collingsworth, TX
DESCRIPTION: ...The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Texas... Salt Fork Of The Red River at Wellington 7N affecting Collingsworth County. For the Salt Fork Of The Red River...including Wellington 7N... elevated river levels are forecast. * WHAT...The river is expected to crest above its 6 foot bankfull stage at 6.5 feet by early this evening. * WHERE...Salt Fork Of The Red River at Wellington 7N. * WHEN...From early this morning to tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Lowest areas of Collingsworth County Roadside Park begin to flood, including the campground area. Flooding of ranch land also begins to occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 5.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.5 feet this afternoon. - Action stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternative route. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 545 PM CDT.
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