Texas Severe Flood Warning | Effective 07/16/2026 18:34

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 8:34PM CDT until July 18 at 1:12AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 16, 2026 - 6:34pm
Expires: 
July 17, 2026 - 6:45am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Llano River Near Mason affecting Mason County. For the Llano River...including Junction, Mason...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Llano River near Mason. * WHEN...Until late Friday night. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding will occur. Secondary roads and low water crossings will be flooded and impassible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 18.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 PM CDT Thursday was 24.1 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall to 18.2 feet late this evening. It will then rise to 21.8 feet just after midnight tonight. It will fall to 21.7 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then rise to 22.6 feet late tonight. It will fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - 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. 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 at 845 AM CDT.
Area Description: 
Mason, TX
Forcast Office: 
NWS San Angelo TX