Texas Severe Flood Warning | Effective 07/19/2026 12:23

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued July 19 at 2:23PM CDT until July 22 at 11:17AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 19, 2026 - 12:23pm
Expires: 
July 20, 2026 - 6:30am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning is extended 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 Wednesday morning. * 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 1:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:30 PM CDT Sunday was 17.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Tuesday evening and continue falling to 1.0 feet early Friday afternoon. - 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: 
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. 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 Monday morning by 830 AM CDT.
Area Description: 
Frio, TX
Forcast Office: 
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX