Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 17 at 9:53AM CDT until July 18 at 2:49AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 7:53am
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Texas...
Nueces River Near Asherton affecting Dimmit County.
Frio River At Concan affecting Uvalde County.
* WHAT...Major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Frio River at Concan.
* WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Up to near ten feet of turbulent flow
smashes through campgrounds below Rio Frio to Concan. recreational
vehicles, autos, and gear can easily be swept downstream. Lowest
homes below Leakey to below Rio Frio are threatened. Residents in
flood prone areas should prepare to evacuate as emergency
officials assess the threat.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 10.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage to 16.1 feet
late this morning. It will then fall below flood stage this
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
14.4 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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight by 300 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Uvalde, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: