Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 19 at 8:32AM CDT until July 20 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 6:32am
Expires:
July 20, 2026 - 12:45am
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 tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, (2.4 meters), Moderate lowland flooding
reaches the Highway 163 bridge floor several miles below Juno.
This level is turbulent and dangerous for inexperienced swimmers,
canoeists and kayakers.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 8.8 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 14.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
this evening and continue falling to 3.1 feet Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
8.8 feet on 08/01/1990.
- 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 245 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Val Verde, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: