Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 19 at 8:27PM CDT until July 23 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 6:27pm
Expires:
July 20, 2026 - 12:30pm
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 early Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Significant crop and pastureland flooding
below Uvalde to Choke Canyon Reservoir floods oil well pump jacks,
irrigation pumps and any equipment in the flood plain. Numerous
secondary roads and low bridges are flooded. Livestock are cut off
and potentially drowned in low areas of the flood plain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 14.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:30 PM CDT Sunday was 16.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Wednesday afternoon and continue falling to 4.3 feet
Friday evening.
- Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
- 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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Monday afternoon by 230 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Frio, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: