Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 12:34PM CDT until July 16 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 10:34am
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 1234 PM CDT, trained weather spotters reported flash flooding
across the warned area. Between 2 and 6 inches of rain have fallen.
Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the
warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. Hwy 90 was closed
at the Val Verde/Kinney County line. San Felipe Creek was out of its
banks in Del Rio.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Trained spotters reported.
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 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:
Kinney, TX; Maverick, TX; Val Verde, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: