Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 29 at 8:29PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 29, 2026 - 6:29pm
Expires:
July 30, 2026 - 9:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Nueces River Near Three Rivers affecting Live Oak County.
Nueces River Near Tilden affecting McMullen County.
For the Nueces River...including Tilden, Three Rivers...Major
flooding is forecast.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 39.5 feet
Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 39.5
feet on 10/19/2003.
- 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:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov