Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 9:47PM CDT until July 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 7:47pm
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
FFWEWX
The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northwestern Val Verde County in south central Texas...
* Until 700 AM CDT Saturday.
* At 947 PM CDT, river gauges reported a dangerous, quick escalating
flood wave moving down the Pecos River. This could be the highest
crest on this river since 1974. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly. People along the river should move to
higher ground.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding.
SOURCE...Gauges reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Shumla, Pandale and Pecos River Boat Ramp.
Instruction:
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
SNM: AVISO DE INUNDACIONES REPENTINAS hasta 7:00 AM CDT. Evite areas inundadas.
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE INUNDACIONES REPENTINAS en efecto para esta area hasta las 7:00 AM CDT. Esta es una situacion peligrosa y amenaza la vida. No intente viajar a menos que sea para abandonar un area propensa a inundaciones o bajo una orden de desalojo.
Area Description:
Val Verde, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: