Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 9:50AM CDT until July 18 at 9:41PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 7:50am
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
Pecos River At Pandale Crossing affecting Val Verde County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Pecos River at Pandale Crossing.
* WHEN...Until late this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, (2.1 meters), Minor lowland flooding is a
significant threat to swimmers, tubers and campers on the low
banks of the Pecos River above Pandale to above Langtry.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 7.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:15 AM CDT Saturday was 15.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage late this
morning to 2.7 feet tomorrow evening. It will then rise to
3.1 feet early Monday morning. It will fall to 2.6 feet early
Monday afternoon. It will then rise to 2.7 feet early Tuesday
morning. It will fall again and remain below flood stage.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
7.0 feet on 10/09/2018.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening by 945 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Val Verde, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: