Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 19 at 2:06AM CDT until July 21 at 6:00AM 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 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 morning.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, (3.7 meters), Campers, automobiles and
equipment near the river above Juno to Amistad Reservoir can be
washed downstream. The river is very turbulent at this level and
dangerous for inexperienced swimmers, canoeists and kayakers. Five
feet of flow covers the Highway 163 bridge below Juno.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 11.6 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 20.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river will fall to 7.3 feet this evening. It
will then rise to 7.4 feet this evening. It will fall below
flood stage tomorrow evening to 4.0 feet Thursday afternoon.
It will then rise to 4.1 feet Thursday afternoon. It will
fall to 3.9 feet late Thursday evening then rise again.
- Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
9.9 feet on 05/07/2007.
- 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: