Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 9:53AM CDT until July 19 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 7:53am
Expires:
July 19, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Devils River At Bakers Crossing 19N Of Comstock affecting Val
Verde County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Devils River at Bakers Crossing 19N Of Comstock.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow evening.
* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, (6.7 meters), Major flooding is above
telephone lines is some areas of the flood plain. Disastrous
flooding is extremely dangerous to campers and livestock well into
the flood plain. Roads, fences, and the flood plain are scoured
extensively.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:15 AM CDT Saturday was 12.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.2
feet late this morning. 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
22.2 feet on 10/10/1981.
- 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 late tonight by 400 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Val Verde, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: