Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 1:40AM CDT until July 22 at 9:50AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 11:40pm
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Nueces River Near Asherton affecting Dimmit County.
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Nueces River near Asherton.
* WHEN...Until late Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 31.0 feet, The Nueces River and Turkey Creek are a
mile and a half wide south and west of Crystal City. Farm to
Market 190 is flooded over a mile near the Nueces River and the
bridge floor is flooded. Livestock should be moved from the flood
plain. Upstream, Highway 85 becomes impassable as routed water
spills into Soldier Slough and over the highway.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 27.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 12:30 AM CDT Saturday was 27.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 30.1
feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood
stage late Tuesday evening.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
30.2 feet on 07/04/2002.
- 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 evening by 745 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Dimmit, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: