More Flooding in Southern Planes

The levee system and is also in imminent danger. If you are in low
Lying areas near or below the levees you should move to higher
Ground immediately. Follow evacuation instructions provided by
Your local emergency officials. Do not attempt to drive across
Flooded roadways.
Flood watch
National weather service midland/odessa tx
221 pm central daylight time thu sep 25 2008
, moderate and major flooding continues on the rio grande at
Presidio and downstream into the big bend,
.moderate to major flooding is expected to continue along the rio
Grande river from presidio to the big bend national park over the
Next several days. Water releases from luis leon reservoir that
Flow into the rio grande will continue through this week. Considerable
Fluctuations in water levels will be possible through the next
Several days.
Presidio valley-
Including the city of, presidio
221 pm central daylight time thu sep 25 2008
, flash flood watch now in effect through friday morning,
The flash flood watch is now in effect for
a portion of southwest texas, including the following area,
Presidio valley.
through friday morning
water releases at luis leon reservoir on the rio conchos
Continue to affect river levels on the rio grande. Flash
Flooding will be possible should levees fail.
portions of fm 170 remain closed due to flooding. Additional
Low land flooding can be anticipated as river levels rise.
A flash flood watch means that conditions may develop that lead
To flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
Should flash flood warnings be issued.
For additional river information, visit our website at
Http://weather.gov/midland
and click on rivers and lakes ahps on
The left menu bar.
Flood statement
National weather service dodge city ks
759 pm central daylight time thu sep 25 2008
Trego ks-
759 pm central daylight time thu sep 25 2008
, the flood warning remains in effect until 130 pm central daylight time
friday for
Urban areas and small streams in northern trego county,
At 750 pm central daylight time , assessment of the big creek drainage
basin revealed
A very large amount of water traveling downstream. This high water
Should reach near wakeeney by daybreak friday, and be near ogallah
By noon friday.
The u.s. geological survey (usgs) will be making a special
Measurement of the stream flow in big creek in northern trego county
Friday morning. Once this measurement is obtained, a more accurate
Forecast will be issued.
A flood warning means that flooding is imminent or has been reported.
Stream rises will be slow and flash flooding is not expected.
However, all interested parties should take necessary precautions
Immediately.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause elevated levels on
Small creeks and streams, and ponding of water on country roads and
Farmland along the banks of creeks and streams.
Flood waters are moving down big creek from near collyer to
Wakeeney. The flood crest is expected to reach ogallah by noon
Friday.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
Dangers of flooding. If flooding is observed act quickly. Move up to
Higher ground to escape flood waters. Do not stay in areas subject to
Flooding when water begins rising.