Compilation of National Weather Service releases from Saturday morning
The National Weather Service issued two Flash Flood Warnings for portions of Val Verde County Saturday morning as gauges indicated life-threatening flash flooding was already occurring along the Devils and Pecos rivers.
The more serious warning was issued at 8:16 a.m. for east-central Val Verde County and remains in effect until 11:15 a.m.
The National Weather Service said gauges indicated heavy rain was falling across the warned area and flash flooding was already occurring.
The warning described the situation as “life threatening flash flooding” and said flooding could affect creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
The Weather Service said major flooding occurs when the river reaches 14 feet, with flows near 150,000 cubic feet per second. Life-threatening flooding is possible for recreationists from above Pafford Crossing to Amistad Reservoir, and livestock should be moved from areas vulnerable to major flooding.
Locations expected to experience flash flooding include Long Point, Diablo East, Rough Canyon Recreation Area, Devils Shores, Pafford Crossing, Spur 406 Campground and the Devils River State Natural Area’s Big Satan Unit.
The Weather Service classified the flash flood damage threat as “considerable.”
A second Flash Flood Warning was issued at 8:07 a.m. for central Val Verde County and also remains in effect until 11:15 a.m. The Weather Service said gauges indicated the Pecos River at Langtry was expected to reach major flood stage and that flash flooding was already occurring, including near Shumla and the Pecos River Boat Ramp.
A Flood Warning for the Devils River at Cauthorn Ranch near Juno has been extended until late Sunday morning, with major flooding occurring and forecast.
A Flood Warning also continues for the Devils River at Bakers Crossing, about 19 miles north of Comstock.
The Pecos River at Pandale Crossing remains under a Flood Warning affecting Val Verde County.
A Flood Warning is also in effect for the Pecos River near Langtry.
The National Weather Service urged motorists not to drive across flooded roads and warned people to stay away from riverbanks and culverts, which can become unstable and unsafe.
