Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 31 at 2:30PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 31, 2026 - 12:30pm
Expires:
August 1, 2026 - 3:30am
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 Cotulla, Tilden, Three Rivers,
Mathis, Bluntzer, Calallen...Major flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Nueces River near Tilden.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Major flooding below Cotulla to below
Tilden occurs, and cuts off extensive portions of the flood plain,
requiring wholesale evacuation of livestock from the area. Roads
and bridges near the river flood severely. Hunting cabins, pump
jacks, tank batteries, irrigation pumps and any equipment in low
areas near the river flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 20.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall into moderate flood
stage Sunday evening, falling to 16.1 feet early Wednesday
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- 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:
McMullen, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Corpus Christi TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov