Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 21 at 8:36PM CDT until July 26 at 2:12AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 6:36pm
Expires:
July 22, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Nueces River Near Asherton affecting Dimmit County.
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Nueces River near Asherton.
* WHEN...Until early Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 29.0 feet, Widespread major flooding threatens
livestock over a large area of the flood plain. A mile of Farm to
Market 190 near the river is flooded and flow is within a foot of
the Farm to Market 190 bridge floor over the Nueces River. The
Nueces River and Turkey Creek are a mile and a half wide south and
west of Carrizo Springs.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 29.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:30 PM CDT Tuesday was 30.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 29.9
feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
early Saturday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 20.0 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 Wednesday afternoon by 245 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Dimmit, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: