Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 19 at 8:30AM CDT until July 20 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 6:30am
Expires:
July 20, 2026 - 12:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Devils River At Pafford Crossing nr Comstock affecting Val Verde
County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Devils River at Pafford Crossing nr Comstock.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, (1.8 meters), Moderate lowland flooding
over 1/4 mile wide covers the right bank to the canyon walls. The
turbulent flow can wash motorists, campers, and equipment
downstream from Pafford Crossing to Amistad Reservoir. Livestock
are cut off and potentially drowned below Juno to Amistad
Reservoir.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 5.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:15 AM CDT Sunday was 10.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this afternoon and continue falling to 2.6 feet Friday
morning.
- Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
6.2 feet on 10/19/2018.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight by 230 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Val Verde, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: