Texas Severe Flood Warning | Effective 07/16/2026 08:40

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 10:40AM CDT until July 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 16, 2026 - 8:40am
Expires: 
July 16, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas... Llano River Near Mason affecting Mason County. For the Llano River...including Mason...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Llano River near Mason. * WHEN...From this morning to Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding will occur. Secondary roads and low water crossings will be flooded and impassible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 19.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM CDT Thursday was 19.5 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage to 16.9 feet late this morning. It will then rise above flood stage late this morning to 22.3 feet late this afternoon. It will fall to 18.1 feet late this evening. It will then rise to 20.1 feet just after midnight tonight. It will fall below flood stage again tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.7 feet on 10/08/2018. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1045 PM CDT.
Area Description: 
Mason, TX
Forcast Office: 
NWS San Angelo TX