Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 4:32PM CDT until July 22 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 2:32pm
Expires:
July 19, 2026 - 8:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues 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 early 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 3:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 20.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 3:30 PM CDT Saturday was 20.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Tuesday afternoon and continue falling to 1.4 feet
early Thursday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
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 Sunday morning by 1045 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Frio, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: