Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 28 at 8:41AM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 6:41am
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Nueces River At Cotulla affecting La Salle County.
Nueces River Near Tilden affecting McMullen County.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
Nueces River Near Three Rivers affecting Live Oak County.
For the Nueces River...including Cotulla, Tilden, Three Rivers,
Mathis, Bluntzer, Calallen...Major flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Nueces River near Three Rivers.
* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 40.0 feet, Significant flooding reaches miles from the
main channel, flooding homes in the flood plain near Three Rivers
to Lake Corpus Christi. Up to 4 feet of water is in River Creek
Acres Subdivision, flooding several homes. Kellner Camp along
County Road 336 floods, with water several feet deep surrounding
homes. Antelope Lane is flooded cutting off access to J.I. Hailey
Subdivision at Jones River bend. Water approaches the base of homes
along the river in Buckeye Knoll Subdivision, 2 miles west of
Swinny Switch.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 9.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 40.4 feet
Friday evening.
- 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.
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/crp.
Area Description:
Live Oak, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Corpus Christi TX
Sender: