Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 9:36PM CDT until July 19 at 3:00AM 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 Bakers Crossing 19N Of Comstock.
* WHEN...Until early Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, (1.8 meters), Minor lowland flooding
extends into low areas of the flood plain with no significant
impact.
At 8.0 feet, (2.4 meters), Moderate lowland flooding reaches the
Highway 163 bridge floor several miles below Juno. This level is
turbulent and dangerous for inexperienced swimmers, canoeists and
kayakers.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 2.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early Saturday morning to a crest of 6.7 feet early Saturday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 6.0 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
Sender: