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Falcon Lake rising; Zapata evacuates

By KGNS Intern

Story Created: Jul 14, 2010

Story Updated: Jul 14, 2010

People in Zapata are moving to higher ground as a mandatory evacuation is issued for people living below the 314 elevation level.

Officials say Falcon Lake is rising at an average of 1 to 2 inches per hour.

The lake level is expected to rise at least four more feet which means even more homes and campers could be flooded out.

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