severe · immediate · observed
Flood Warning
Mason, TX
Issued Oct 1, 8:12 PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX · in effect until Oct 2, 10:40 AM CDT
What to do
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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 815 AM CDT.
Official text
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 8:12PM CDT until October 2 at 10:40AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas... Llano River Near Mason affecting Mason County. For the Llano River...including Mason...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Llano River near Mason. * WHEN...Until Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding will occur. Secondary roads and low water crossings will become flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 18.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Thursday was 18.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening and continue falling to 11.0 feet Friday evening and then to 8.0 feet by Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.5 feet on 10/05/1969. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood