Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 9:25AM CDT until July 17 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 7:25am
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 1:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
West Nueces River At Brackettville affecting Kinney and Uvalde
Counties.
Nueces River At Laguna affecting Uvalde County.
Nueces River Below Uvalde affecting Uvalde County.
Nueces River Near Asherton affecting Dimmit County.
Frio River At Concan affecting Uvalde County.
Frio River Below Dry Frio affecting Uvalde County.
Devils River At Cauthorn Ranch Near Juno affecting Val Verde
County.
Devils River At Bakers Crossing 19N Of Comstock affecting Val
Verde County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Sabinal At Sabinal affecting Uvalde County.
Frio River Near Derby affecting Frio County.
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Frio River at Concan.
* WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Major flooding increases very quickly to
several feet deep over the Frio River banks of recreation camps
near Rio Frio to near Concan. Sleeping campers, autos and
recreational vehicles can be washed downstream. This is a life
threatening level.
At 17.0 feet, Up to near ten feet of turbulent flow smashes
through campgrounds below Rio Frio to Concan. recreational
vehicles, autos, and gear can easily be swept downstream. Lowest
homes below Leakey to below Rio Frio are threatened. Residents in
flood prone areas should prepare to evacuate as emergency
officials assess the threat.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:00 AM CDT Thursday was 16.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a
maximum value of 17.9 feet late this morning. It will fall
below flood stage late this evening.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
18.4 feet on 05/29/1987.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight by 330 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Uvalde, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: