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With river flooding possible from this afternoon and into the weekend, potential impacts will vary depending on the location and severity of the flooding. The area of greatest concern remains portions of the Rio Grande, the lower Pecos, and the Devils River. #txflooding
This graphic shows the forecast rainfall through Friday, along with common impacts from each category of NWS river flooding.

ALT This graphic shows the forecast rainfall through Friday, along with common impacts from each category of NWS river flooding.
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The potential for river flooding is increasing later this week in portions of southwest, central, and northwest Texas. Soils in these basins are wet, leaving the more prone to runoff. #txrivers #txflooding
This graphic shows soil moisture for a portion of Texas, indicating wet soils that will lead those areas susceptible to river flooding from heavy rainfall later this week.

ALT This graphic shows soil moisture for a portion of Texas, indicating wet soils that will lead those areas susceptible to river flooding from heavy rainfall later this week.
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The potential for river flooding in portions of Texas later this weeks persists with the heavy rainfall looking increasingly likely Thursday into Friday. #txrivers #txflooding
This graphic shows the rainfall forecast for portions of Texas over the next 5 days, and highlights the potential for river flooding in portions of southwest, central, and northwest Texas late this week and potentially into the weekend.

ALT This graphic shows the rainfall forecast for portions of Texas over the next 5 days, and highlights the potential for river flooding in portions of southwest, central, and northwest Texas late this week and potentially into the weekend.
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As ongoing river flooding crests and recedes, the current rainfall forecast could bring new river flooding Thursday through Saturday for southwest, central, and northwest Texas.
Image of west TX and NM showing current river forecast locations and 7-Day flood potential over Texas

ALT Image of west TX and NM showing current river forecast locations and 7-Day flood potential over Texas
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Moderate river flooding is occurring in the upper Rio Grande basin, with some sites receding and other cresting later today. Rainfall this weekend in eastern New Mexico is not expected to cause significant river flooding in the Pecos basin. #nmrivers #nmflooding
This graphic shows the current river status for rivers in the upper Rio Grande, where moderate river flooding is ongoing. Rainfall this weekend in eastern New Mexico is not expected to cause significant river flooding in the Pecos basin.

ALT This graphic shows the current river status for rivers in the upper Rio Grande, where moderate river flooding is ongoing. Rainfall this weekend in eastern New Mexico is not expected to cause significant river flooding in the Pecos basin.

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Elevated river levels are likely for the Upper Rio Grande basin into this weekend - see water.noaa.gov for the most recent forecasts
Image showing area of flooding concern over NW NM and southern CO alongside hydrograph of Rio Grande near Del Norte action stage forecast.

ALT Image showing area of flooding concern over NW NM and southern CO alongside hydrograph of Rio Grande near Del Norte action stage forecast.
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Rain is forecast over an existing snowpack in the San Juan mountains of CO this week. Elevated river levels are likely, but significant river flooding is not expected at this time. Stay tuned for updates!
Map showing a limited flood potential over southwestern Colorado and north/west New Mexico over the next 3 days.

ALT Map showing a limited flood potential over southwestern Colorado and north/west New Mexico over the next 3 days.
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Existing snowpack, relatively wet soil moisture, and forecast rainfall will likely lead to rising rivers in the Upper Rio Grande basin later this week
Three images centered over the CO / NM border: snow water equivalent, soil moisture, and the rainfall forecast.

ALT Three images centered over the CO / NM border: snow water equivalent, soil moisture, and the rainfall forecast.

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Soil moisture conditions continue to be wetter than normal across much of NM due to recent rain events. Locally heavy rainfall is possible again later this week. Remain aware of any flood-related products issued from your local NWS Weather Forecast Office!
Map of NASA SPoRT soil moisture percentiles centered over New Mexico

ALT Map of NASA SPoRT soil moisture percentiles centered over New Mexico
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Moderate river flooding is forecast today/tonight for the Rio Grande between the Big Bend and Amistad Reservoir. This weekend, rivers will begin to recede or continue receding.
Map of west Texas recent rainfall amounts and river flood locations

ALT Map of west Texas recent rainfall amounts and river flood locations
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Moderate River flooding is expected in Southwest Texas as moisture from Hurricane Simon heads materializes. Living or visiting these areas? Ensure a way to stay connected to the latest forecast either online or through the NOAA weather Radio #Riverflooding #RioGrande #devilsriver
Image shows the next 2 day QPF and and common impacts when the river reaches level.

ALT Image shows the next 2 day QPF and and common impacts when the river reaches level.

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Even with currently dry conditions, rivers are expected to respond to locally heavy rainfall across west Texas over the next three (3) days. Rapid onset flooding in small streams is possible and dangerous. Stay tuned to your local weather office for updates. #txwx #flood
Forecast rainfall totals up to 5-inches across west Texas could lead to elevated river flows and rapid onset flooding. Even with ongoing drought conditions and rivers trending below normal flows, the river flood risk will be driven by observed rainfall rates and location.

ALT Forecast rainfall totals up to 5-inches across west Texas could lead to elevated river flows and rapid onset flooding. Even with ongoing drought conditions and rivers trending below normal flows, the river flood risk will be driven by observed rainfall rates and location.
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Moisture from Hurricane Simon off the Western Coast of Mexico will bring rounds of rainfall to West Texas and the Big Bend area beginning this evening through Friday, triggering a potential for river flooding along the Rio Grande and Pecos Rivers in TX. #txwx #txflood
Graphic features 5 day rainfall forecast and current modeled soil moisture for West TX.

ALT Graphic features 5 day rainfall forecast and current modeled soil moisture for West TX.
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Moisture from Hurricane Simon makes it's way to Texas early Tuesday, causing action to minor river flooding and potentially isolated moderate river flooding depending on where and how much rain falls. #Hurricane #Simon #river #flooding #RioGrande #BigBend
Graphic shows the QPF for the next 5 days over Texas and potential impacts from action - moderate river flooding.

ALT Graphic shows the QPF for the next 5 days over Texas and potential impacts from action - moderate river flooding.
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This weekend is mostly clear of rainfall in WGRFC's area (besides light rain in NM and CO) despite the Tropical storm and Hurricane on either side of WGRFC. Next week though we'll be seeing moisture from Hurricane Simon come our way.
Image shows the next three days of QPF in WGRFCs area, with minimal concern of river flooding.

ALT Image shows the next three days of QPF in WGRFCs area, with minimal concern of river flooding.

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The weekly release of the US Drought Monitor reflects the impacts of the recent rainfall. Large areas of improvements can be seen across Texas. While the rainfall was beneficial to areas, severe to extreme drought continues to impact southern Colorado, New Mexico and Texas.
The weekly release of the US Drought Monitor reflects the impacts of the recent rainfall. Large areas of improvements can be seen across Texas. While the rainfall was beneficial to areas, severe to extreme drought continues to impact southern Colorado, New Mexico and Texas. #txwx #nmwx

ALT The weekly release of the US Drought Monitor reflects the impacts of the recent rainfall. Large areas of improvements can be seen across Texas. While the rainfall was beneficial to areas, severe to extreme drought continues to impact southern Colorado, New Mexico and Texas. #txwx #nmwx
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Statewide reservoir storage experienced a minor increase (1.4%) from recent rains. Above normal precipitation is expected in the extended 6-10 day outlook for TX and NM.
Statewide reservoir storage experienced a minor increase (1.4%) from recent rains. Above normal precipitation is expected in the extended 6-10 day outlook for TX and NM.

ALT Statewide reservoir storage experienced a minor increase (1.4%) from recent rains. Above normal precipitation is expected in the extended 6-10 day outlook for TX and NM.
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Short term soil moisture improvements are evident across New Mexico and parts of central, north and south Texas. #txwx #nmwx
Short term soil moisture improvements are evident across New Mexico and parts of central, north and south Texas. #txwx #nmwx

ALT Short term soil moisture improvements are evident across New Mexico and parts of central, north and south Texas. #txwx #nmwx
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The past couple of weeks have brought heavy rainfall to New Mexico and Texas, following moisture from Hurricane Polo. Notable river rises occurred on the Rio Grande, Pecos, Devils and Llano with a couple gages reaching the highest flood crests since the early 1900s. #txwx #nmwx
Graphic features the last 14 days of observed precipitation with highlights of river flooding in New Mexico and Texas.

ALT Graphic features the last 14 days of observed precipitation with highlights of river flooding in New Mexico and Texas.
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Looking ahead through the weekend, minor river flooding is ongoing, and action stage rises are possible as light to moderate rainfall persists. Significant river flooding is not anticipated from this additional rainfall. #txrivers #txflooding
This graphic shows the current status of WGRFC rivers, indicating minor flooding and action stage are ongoing or forecast. Additional rainfall this weekend is not expected to produce significant flooding, but minor river flooding cannot be ruled out.

ALT This graphic shows the current status of WGRFC rivers, indicating minor flooding and action stage are ongoing or forecast. Additional rainfall this weekend is not expected to produce significant flooding, but minor river flooding cannot be ruled out.
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