Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 12:46PM CDT until July 16 at 4:15PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 10:46am
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 1246 PM CDT, emergency management reported flash flooding across
the warned area. Between 4 and 11 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
between Brackettville and Uvalde. Evacuations reported in
Brackettville.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Emergency management 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...
Brackettville, Spofford, La Pryor, Dabney, Anacacho, Washer,
Uvalde Estates, Darling, Alamo Village, Turkey Mountain and Fort
Clark Springs.
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.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Kinney, TX; Maverick, TX; Uvalde, TX; Zavala, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: