Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 16 at 1:52AM CDT until July 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 15, 2026 - 11:52pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Texas, including the following
counties, Kinney, Maverick, Uvalde and Zavala.
* WHEN...Until 700 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 152 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3.5 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Brackettville, Spofford, La Pryor, Dabney, Anacacho, Washer,
Uvalde Estates, Darling, Alamo Village, Turkey Mountain and
Fort Clark Springs.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain.
Arroyos, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a
matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.
Area Description:
Kinney, TX; Maverick, TX; Uvalde, TX; Zavala, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov