Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 5:38AM CDT until July 19 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 3:38am
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues 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 early tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, (6.1 meters), Very deep flow covers
telephone lines in some areas. Campers, autos, and gear well away
from the river above Juno to Amistad Reservoir are easily swept
downstream. Livestock are cut off and potentially drowned. There
is widespread damage to fences and road surfaces near the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:15 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 19.7 feet late this morning. It
will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight.
- Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
20.9 feet on 10/05/1986.
- 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 1145 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Val Verde, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: