Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 9:43AM CDT until July 22 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 7:43am
Expires:
July 19, 2026 - 1:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
Frio River Near Derby affecting Frio County.
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Frio River near Derby.
* WHEN...Until late Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Major flooding reaches lowest homes and
businesses downstream in Tilden. Hundreds of livestock are trapped
and potentially drowned in low areas of the flood plain near Derby
to Choke Canyon Reservoir. Major flooding of crop and pasture land
near the river inundates oil well pump jacks and irrigation pumps.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 20.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:30 AM CDT Saturday was 20.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.1
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late
Tuesday evening.
- Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
21.8 feet on 06/24/1997.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight by 345 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Frio, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: