Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 2:38PM CDT until July 18 at 10:30PM 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 Cauthorn Ranch Near Juno.
* WHEN...Until late Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, (1.8 meters), Water begins to run over the
road at many Hwy 163 low crossings.
At 7.0 feet, (2.1 meters), Low water crossings on the Devils River
become impassable, and motorists will have a risk of becoming
stranded between crossings.
At 8.0 feet, (2.4 meters), Several low crossings on Highway 163 on
the Devils River are flooded, and motorists may become stranded
between crossings for several hours.
At 10.0 feet, (3.0 meters), Numerous portions of Highway 163 along
the Devils River become flooded. Low water crossings and bridges
along the Devils River are impassable, and motorists may become
stranded between low spots for several hours.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 4.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 9.2 feet late tomorrow
evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday
morning.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
9.1 feet on 06/28/2016.
- 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: