FFWCRP

The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Aransas County in south central Texas...
Central Refugio County in south central Texas...
Northeastern San Patricio County in south central Texas...
Southern Victoria County in south central Texas...
Southwestern Calhoun County in south Texas...

* Until 300 PM CDT.

* At 1155 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain
have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 3 inches in 1 hour.
Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are possible in the
warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Rockport, Lamar, Bayside, Quintana, Holiday Beach, Copano Village,
Key Allegro, Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Bonnie View, Fulton
and Austwell.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...

Guadalupe River At Victoria affecting Victoria County.

For the Guadalupe River...including Victoria, Bloomington...Minor
flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Guadalupe River at Victoria.

* WHEN...From Thursday evening to Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Impact...At 21.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding occurs, as
the flow exceeds the east bank into low areas of Riverside Park.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 5.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 21.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
Thursday evening to a crest of 21.1 feet late Thursday evening.
It will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.3
feet on 03/16/1992.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths occur
in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips,
or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a
small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over
higher ground.

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/crp.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...

Guadalupe River Near Bloomington affecting Victoria, Refugio and
Calhoun Counties.

For the Guadalupe River...including Victoria, Bloomington...Minor
flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Guadalupe River near Bloomington.

* WHEN...From Thursday evening to Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Impact...At 20.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding occurs,
with the flow reaching the right flood plain near the Invista Plant
near Bloomington. Downstream above Highway 35, the flow escapes
into the left flood plain cutting off the lowest homes. Impact...At
24.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding occurs, with the river
reaching well into the flood plain. Any oil tank batteries, pump
jacks, and secondary roads near the river may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 11.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
Thursday evening to a crest of 22.9 feet late Friday evening. It
will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.9
feet on 12/05/2009.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths occur
in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips,
or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a
small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over
higher ground.

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/crp.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...A portion of south Texas, including the following areas,
Aransas Islands, Bee, Calhoun Islands, Coastal Aransas, Coastal
Calhoun, Coastal Kleberg, Coastal Nueces, Coastal Refugio, Coastal
San Patricio, Duval, Goliad, Inland Calhoun, Inland Kleberg, Inland
Nueces, Inland Refugio, Inland San Patricio, Jim Wells, Kleberg
Islands, La Salle, Live Oak, McMullen, Nueces Islands, Victoria and
Webb.

* WHEN...Through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings
may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- The combination of a moist tropical airmass, a stalling front,
and a broad area of low pressure over eastern Mexico will result
in heavy rain. Isolated pockets with rain totals of 6-8 inches or
more are possible with rain rates that could exceed 2-4 inches
per hour at times. There is an increased danger to lives and
property due to flash flooding. Life threatening flash flooding
is possible in the watch area.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.