Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 2:38PM CDT until July 19 at 5:30AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 12:38pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 6:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
Cibolo Creek at Sutherland Springs affecting Karnes and Wilson
Counties.
Devils River At Cauthorn Ranch Near Juno affecting Val Verde
County.
Devils River At Bakers Crossing 19N Of Comstock affecting Val
Verde County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Devils River at Bakers Crossing 19N Of Comstock.
* WHEN...Until early Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, (1.8 meters), Minor lowland flooding
extends into low areas of the flood plain with no significant
impact.
At 8.0 feet, (2.4 meters), Moderate lowland flooding reaches the
Highway 163 bridge floor several miles below Juno. This level is
turbulent and dangerous for inexperienced swimmers, canoeists and
kayakers.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 2.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow evening to a crest of 7.8 feet early Saturday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
8.2 feet on 08/31/2022.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Friday morning by 845 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Val Verde, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: