Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 2:45AM CDT until July 19 at 2:22PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 12:45am
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Pecos River Near Langtry affecting Val Verde County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pecos River near Langtry.
* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 2.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early this morning to a crest of 17.4 feet this afternoon. It
will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
17.7 feet on 05/25/2007.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening by 845 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Val Verde, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: