Headline:
Flood Advisory issued October 1 at 4:43AM CDT until October 1 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 1, 2026 - 2:43am
Expires:
October 1, 2026 - 10:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
expected.
* WHERE...Northwestern Val Verde County in south central Texas...
* WHEN...Until noon CDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry creeks. River or stream
flows are elevated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 438 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause small stream flooding. Between 1
and 3 inches of rain have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Devils River, Howard Draw, Johnson Draw, Big Fielder Draw, Pecos
River, Eagle Nest Creek and Devils Draw. 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...
Pandale and Pumpville.
- Some of the larger streams, including the Pecos River will be
taking on water from well upstream in areas just outside of Val
Verde County. This means that the stream bed may not become
flooded until after daybreak.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
Area Description:
Val Verde, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov