Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 2:46AM CDT until July 18 at 5:10PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 12:46am
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
Rio Grande River At Eagle Pass affecting Maverick County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Rio Grande River at Eagle Pass.
* WHEN...Until late this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, (5.5 meters), Moderate flooding. Much of
Shelby Park is flooded. Water floods the lowest sections of the
golf course. Lowland flooding is well into the flood plain at
Eagle Pass. Flooding any activities or equipment in the flood
plain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 2:00 AM CDT Saturday was 19.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early this morning and continue falling to 4.2 feet early
Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
17.7 feet on 06/15/2013.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon by 515 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Maverick, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: