Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 4:36AM CDT until July 19 at 7:54AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 2:36am
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Texas...
Devils River At Cauthorn Ranch Near Juno affecting Val Verde
County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Devils River at Cauthorn Ranch Near Juno.
* WHEN...From early this morning to tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, (4.9 meters), Flow is well into the flood
plain and life threatening to campers near the river from the
headwaters to Amistad Reservoir. Low roads and crossings are
extremely dangerous along the Devils River and tributaries.
Livestock should be removed from the flood plain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 4:15 AM CDT Saturday was 14.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.1
feet late this morning. It will then fall below flood stage
this evening.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
15.1 feet on 10/18/2018.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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 1045 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Val Verde, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: