Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 7:54AM CDT until July 19 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 5:54am
Expires:
July 19, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Texas...
Pecos River Near Langtry affecting Val Verde County.
* WHAT...Major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pecos River near Langtry.
* WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, (6.1 meters), Major flooding covers the
bottom of the canyon in most places and is very turbulent and
dangerous to canoeists and kayakers below Pandale to Amistad
Reservoir.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 2.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this morning to a crest of 21.7 feet this afternoon. It
will then fall below flood stage late this evening.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
23.0 feet on 08/11/1980.
- 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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight by 200 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Val Verde, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: