Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 17 at 9:37AM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 7:37am
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Major severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Texas...
Frio River At Tilden affecting McMullen and Live Oak Counties.
For the Frio River...including Tilden...Major flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Frio River at Tilden.
* WHEN...From Monday morning until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 27.0 feet, Major flooding occurs. Numerous residences
and businesses flood in Tilden, requiring persons vulnerable to
flooding to be evacuated. Lowland flooding of crops and pastureland
traps and potentially drowns livestock. Most roads near the river
are flooded and dangerous. Water reaches the parking lot and doors
of the cafe.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 1.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Monday
morning and continue rising to a crest of 28.0 feet early Tuesday
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
- 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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/crp.
Area Description:
Live Oak, TX; McMullen, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Corpus Christi TX
Sender: