Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 17 at 9:56AM CDT until July 18 at 9:30AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 7:56am
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Texas...
Frio River Near Derby affecting Frio County.
Frio River Below Dry Frio affecting Uvalde County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Frio River below Dry Frio.
* WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Major flooding of crop and pastureland,
traps livestock and can drown them. Secondary and primary roads
and low bridges are flooded and dangerous.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 10.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.4
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late
this evening.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
16.9 feet on 09/16/1991.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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 late tonight by 400 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Uvalde, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: