Texas Severe Flood Warning | Effective 07/16/2026 18:26

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 8:26PM CDT until July 19 at 4:40PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 16, 2026 - 6:26pm
Expires: 
July 17, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Cibolo Creek Near Falls City affecting Karnes County. Cibolo Creek at Sutherland Springs affecting Karnes and Wilson Counties. Medina River At Bandera affecting Bandera County. * WHAT...Major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cibolo Creek near Falls City. * WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Major lowland flooding of crop and pasturelands cut off many livestock and potentially drown them. Widespread flooding reaches secondary and primary roads, low bridges and crossings. Most of the Goliad State Park facilities downstream are under water. At 27.0 feet, Major lowland flooding of crop and pasture land above Stockdale to the San Antonio River confluence. Cuts off hundreds of cattle and potentially drowns them. Most roads and bridges near the river flood. Nearly all the facilities of Goliad State Park downstream flood and are severely damaged. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 25.2 feet late tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground. Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, stop, turn around and go another way. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Friday afternoon by 230 PM CDT.
Area Description: 
Karnes, TX
Forcast Office: 
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX