Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 24 at 7:51PM CDT until July 26 at 12:08PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 24, 2026 - 5:51pm
Expires:
July 25, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Nueces River Near Asherton affecting Dimmit County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Nueces River near Asherton.
* WHEN...Until early Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, Widespread moderate lowland flooding
threatens livestock and equipment in low areas of the flood plain.
Secondary roads and bridges flood and Farm to Market 190 is
threatened.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 26.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Sunday morning and continue falling to 9.7 feet
Wednesday evening.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Saturday afternoon by 200 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Dimmit, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov