Texas Severe Flood Warning | Effective 07/16/2026 12:38

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