Texas Severe Flood Warning | Effective 07/16/2026 19:36

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 9:36PM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 16, 2026 - 7:36pm
Expires: 
July 17, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Devils River At Cauthorn Ranch Near Juno affecting Val Verde County. Devils River At Bakers Crossing 19N Of Comstock affecting Val Verde County. Rio Grande River At Eagle Pass affecting Maverick County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Devils River at Cauthorn Ranch Near Juno. * WHEN...Until Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 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 tomorrow evening to a crest of 8.4 feet early Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Friday afternoon by 345 PM CDT.
Area Description: 
Val Verde, TX
Forcast Office: 
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX