Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 19 at 2:06AM CDT until July 20 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 12:06am
Expires:
July 19, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Devils River At Pafford Crossing nr Comstock affecting Val Verde
County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Devils River at Pafford Crossing nr Comstock.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, (2.4 meters), Moderate flooding covers
several hundred yards of the flood plain. Campers, automobiles and
equipment can be washed downstream below Juno to Amistad
Reservoir. Livestock should be moved from flood prone areas of the
flood plain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 7.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 1:15 AM CDT Sunday was 11.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this afternoon and continue falling to 2.7 feet early
Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
7.9 feet on 09/23/1990.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
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 this evening by 815 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Val Verde, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: