Texas Severe Flash Flood Warning | Effective 07/16/2026 07:48

Headline: 
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 9:48AM CDT until July 16 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event: 
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 16, 2026 - 7:48am
Expires: 
July 16, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description: 
FFWEWX The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Western Kinney County in south central Texas... Northwestern Maverick County in south central Texas... Southeastern Val Verde County in south central Texas... * Until 530 PM CDT Thursday. * At 948 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 4 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 3 to 6 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Del Rio, Brackettville, Lake View, Amanda, Laughlin AFB, Val Verde Park, Standart, Cienegas Terrace, Long Point, Black Brush Point, Diablo East, Amistad Village, Governors Landing, Escondido Estates, 277 South Boat Ramp, 277 North Campground, Lake Ridge Ranch, San Pedro Canyon, Devils Shores and Rough Canyon Recreation Area.
Instruction: 
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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: 
Kinney, TX; Maverick, TX; Val Verde, TX
Forcast Office: 
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX