The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texa
S: Guadalupe River Near Bloomington affecting Calhoun, Victoria and Refugio Counties. For the Guadalupe Riverincluding BloomingtonMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Guadalupe River near Bloomington.
When: From late Tuesday night to early Friday morning.
Impacts: 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.
Additional Details: - At 8:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 9.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage early Wednesday morning to a crest of 21.2 feet early Wednesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 21.1 feet on 05/15/2012. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, stop, turn around and go another way. 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/crp.