Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 1:38AM CDT until July 18 at 10:48AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 11:38pm
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
Nueces River At Laguna affecting Uvalde County.
* WHAT...No flooding is currently forecast.
* WHERE...Nueces River at Laguna.
* WHEN...Until late this morning.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding reaches low water
crossings on Highway 55 above Barksdale on Hackberry Creek. The
Nueces River crossing at Barksdale is very dangerous. East of Camp
Wood Farm to Market 337 crosses Camp Wood Creek in three places.
Vehicular related drownings have occurred at all these sites.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 9.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 3.7 feet early
Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
10.5 feet on 07/02/2002.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges,
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream,
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route
over higher ground.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this morning by 1100 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Uvalde, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: