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. The next statement will be issued this evening at 700 PM CDT.

The National Weather Service in Lubbock has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Texas... Double Mountain Fork Brazos at Justiceburg affecting Garza County .Very heavy rainfall fell overnight in the western potion of Garza county, about 8 to 15 miles west of Justiceburg, where the West Texas Mesonet southwest of Post recorded 5 to 7 inches of rainfall. This will cause a sharp rise in the river this afternoon but should remain below flood stage. For the Double Mountain Fork Brazos...including Justiceburg, Aspermont 10S, Lubbock 4ESE...elevated river levels are forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding caused by overnight excessive rainfall along the Double Mountain Fork Brazos will cause a sharp rise in the river. * WHERE...Double Mountain Fork Brazos at Justiceburg. * WHEN...From this morning to this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 8.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.3 feet this afternoon. - Action stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood