Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 8:23AM CDT until July 16 at 4:15PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 6:23am
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
FFWEWX
The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Uvalde County in south central Texas...
* Until 415 PM CDT Thursday.
* At 823 AM CDT, another line of thunderstorms was producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 10 and 20 inches of rain have
fallen over the past 48 to 60 hours. Additional rainfall amounts
of 2 to 4 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding
is already occurring with numerous water rescues and structures
impacted by water. Numerous roads around the county are flooded
including Hwy 90. Travel is discouraged except to reach higher
ground.
This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Uvalde County. This is a
PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK
HIGHER GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of
low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Uvalde, Sabinal, Knippa, Concan, Reagan Wells, Uvalde Estates,
Garner State Park, Laguna, Montell, Blewett, Cline, Utopia and
Dabney.
Instruction:
Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
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.
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.
Area Description:
Uvalde, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
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