Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 19 at 8:24AM CDT until July 21 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 6:24am
Expires:
July 20, 2026 - 12:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Frio River Near Derby affecting Frio County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Frio River near Derby.
* WHEN...Until late Tuesday evening.
* 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 7:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 16.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:30 AM CDT Sunday was 19.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late Tuesday morning and continue falling to -0.3 feet Friday
morning.
- Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
17.3 feet on 05/31/1987.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight by 230 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Frio, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: