Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 17 at 9:34PM CDT until July 19 at 9:45AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 7:34pm
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Major severity for the
following rivers in Texas...
Pecos River At Pandale Crossing affecting Val Verde County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Pecos River at Pandale Crossing.
* WHEN...Until late Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, (4.6 meters), Major flooding makes low
water crossings along the Pecos River and tributaries potentially
deadly. The flood wave moving downstream causes rapid rises
dangerous to campers on the low banks below Sheffield to Amistad
Reservoir. Autos and gear can be swept downstream.
At 19.0 feet, (5.8 meters), The Pecos river at Pandale Crossing is
over one quarter mile wide and extremely turbulent. Campers, river
recreationists, and RVs camped near the river can easily be swept
downstream as the major flood wave moving downstream causes very
rapid rises.
At 23.0 feet, (7.0 meters), Major flooding is well into the flood
plain and can wash campers, vehicles and gear downstream. Roads
and crossings in the Pecos River flood plain and tributaries are
extremely dangerous to motorists. The Pecos River at Pandale
Crossing is near 1/3 mile wide.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 14.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:15 PM CDT Friday was 14.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.5
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage late tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to and exceeds a previous
crest of 17.0 feet on 05/31/1996. This would be the highest
flow seen on the Pecos River at Pandale since 1974 when the
river crested at 29.9 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet
and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim,
or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters,
stop, turn around and go another way.
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 Saturday afternoon by 345 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Val Verde, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: