Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 4:38AM CDT until July 19 at 6:46PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 2:38am
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio TX has issued
a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Texas...
Devils River At Bakers Crossing 19N Of Comstock affecting Val
Verde County.
* WHAT...Major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Devils River at Bakers Crossing 19N Of Comstock.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow evening.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, (5.2 meters), Major flooding can wash
livestock, autos, camp equipment and campers away well into the
flood plain and tributaries of the Devils River above Glasscock
Ranch to Amistad Reservoir. Roads and bridges are severely flooded
and extremely dangerous. Many areas are cut off for hours.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 2.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this morning to a crest of 16.7 feet this afternoon. It will
then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
15.5 feet on 09/23/1990.
- 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.
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.
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: