Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 8:48PM CDT until July 21 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 6:48pm
Expires:
July 19, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
Devils River At Bakers Crossing 19N Of Comstock affecting Val
Verde County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Devils River at Bakers Crossing 19N Of Comstock.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, (4.6 meters), Major flooding reaches
campers, automobiles, and recreational vehicles well away from the
river above Juno to Amistad Reservoir. Livestock are cut off and
potentially drowned. There is widespread damage to roads and
fences.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:15 PM CDT Saturday was 21.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Tuesday morning and continue falling to 4.3 feet
Thursday evening.
- Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
15.5 feet on 09/23/1990.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
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.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Sunday afternoon by 300 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Val Verde, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: