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City of Uvalde, TX
Tuesday June 4th, 2019 :: 09:55 p.m. CDT

Alert

Flood Warning until 10:46AM Wednesday

West Nueces River At Brackettville Affecting Kinney and Uvalde Counties The flood warning continues for the West Nueces River At Brackettville.

* At 8:30 PM Tuesday the stage was 17.8 feet.

* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

* Moderate flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.

* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by tonight.

* Impact...At 18.0 feet...Major flooding two hundred fifty yards wide puts secondary roads and low bridges downstream under several feet of fast moving water. Livestock near the channel are cut off and potentially drowned.

* AFFECTED AREAS: UVALDE, TX ... KINNEY, TX

Instructions:

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... All persons with interests along the river should monitor the latest forecasts, and be prepared to take necessary precautions to protect life and property. River stage forecasts are based on observed rainfall along with predicted rain. If actual rainfall varies from forecast values, the forecast river stages will change. Do not drive automobiles through flooded areas. Remember, 18 inches of water or less can carry away most vehicles, including trucks. If you see flood waters or come upon a flooded roadway, remember to turn around and do not drown. For the latest river stages and forecasts visit our web page at www.weather.gov/ewx.

Address/Location
City of Uvalde, TX
101 E Main St
Uvalde, TX 78801

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 830-278-3315

Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Warning

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