Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 17 at 9:59PM CDT until July 19 at 6:17PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 7:59pm
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio TX has issued
a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Texas...
Pecos River Near Langtry affecting Val Verde County.
Devils River At Cauthorn Ranch Near Juno affecting Val Verde
County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pecos River near Langtry.
* WHEN...From late tonight to Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, (5.2 meters), Turbulence in the river
channel is dangerous to canoeists and kayakers. Flow inundates the
lower banks of the canyon threatening sleeping campers and their
gear.
At 20.0 feet, (6.1 meters), Major flooding covers the bottom of
the canyon in most places and is very turbulent and dangerous to
canoeists and kayakers below Pandale to Amistad Reservoir.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 2.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tonight to a crest of 18.1 feet early tomorrow
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday
morning.
- Flood stage is 10.0 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.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Saturday afternoon by 400 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Val Verde, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: