Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 23 at 1:49PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 23, 2026 - 11:49am
Expires:
July 24, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Texas...
Nueces River Near Three Rivers affecting Live Oak County.
For the Nueces River...including Three Rivers...Major flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Nueces River near Three Rivers.
* WHEN...From Monday evening until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 35.0 feet, Major lowland flooding occurs. Flow backs
up minor creeks to the slabs of lowest homes in the River Creek
Acres Subdivision, five miles southeast of George West, requiring
evacuations. Livestock are cut off and could drown in low areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 1.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Monday
evening and continue rising to 35.5 feet early Tuesday afternoon.
Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/crp.
Area Description:
Live Oak, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Corpus Christi TX
Sender: