Texas Severe Flash Flood Warning | Effective 07-18-2026 06:07

Headline: 
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 8:07AM CDT until July 18 at 11:15AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event: 
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 18, 2026 - 6:07am
Expires: 
July 18, 2026 - 9:15am
Description: 
FFWEWX The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Central Val Verde County in south central Texas... * Until 1115 AM CDT. * At 807 AM CDT, gauge reports indicated the Pecos River at Langtry is going to major flood stage. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Gauges reported. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. When the river reaches 20.0 feet, (6.1 meters), Major flooding covers the bottom of the canyon in most places and is very turbulent and dangerous to canoeists and kayakers below Pandale to Amistad Reservoir. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Shumla and Pecos River Boat Ramp.
Instruction: 
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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.
SNM: AVISO DE INUNDACIONES REPENTINAS hasta 11:15 AM CDT. Evite areas inundadas.
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE INUNDACIONES REPENTINAS en efecto para esta area hasta las 11:15 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