Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 17 at 1:50AM CDT until June 18 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 16, 2026 - 11:50pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Oso Creek Near Corpus Christi affecting Nueces County.
For the Oso Creek...including Corpus Christi...Moderate flooding is
forecast.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.1 feet
this morning. It will then fall below flood stage just after
midnight tonight.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.2
feet on 05/22/2015.
- 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.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/crp.
Area Description:
Nueces, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Corpus Christi TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov