Texas Severe Flood Warning | Effective 07/18/2026 00:17

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 2:17AM CDT until July 19 at 6:20AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 18, 2026 - 12:17am
Expires: 
July 18, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas... Llano River Near Mason affecting Mason County. For the Llano River...including Junction, Mason...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Llano River near Mason. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding will occur. Secondary roads and low water crossings will be flooded and impassible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 19.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:00 AM CDT Saturday was 26.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.9 feet late this morning. It will then fall below flood stage this evening. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.7 feet on 10/08/2018. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 230 PM CDT.
Area Description: 
Mason, TX
Forcast Office: 
NWS San Angelo TX