Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 2:43AM CDT until July 18 at 8:06PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 12:43am
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Pecos River At Pandale Crossing affecting Val Verde County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Pecos River at Pandale Crossing.
* WHEN...Until this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, (3.0 meters), Moderate flooding is well
into the flood plain making secondary roads and crossings along
the Pecos River and tributaries very dangerous to travel. Swimmers
and tubers should leave the river as flow is dangerously
turbulent. Campers vehicles and gear in the flood plain can be
swept downstream.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 11.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 2:15 AM CDT Saturday was 15.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
this morning and continue falling to 2.5 feet early Thursday
morning.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.7 feet on 05/10/2007.
- 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.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening by 815 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Val Verde, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: