Headline:
Flood Warning issued August 2 at 8:25AM CDT until August 6 at 4:04AM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 2, 2026 - 6:25am
Expires:
August 2, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Nueces River Near Tilden affecting McMullen County.
For the Nueces River...including Cotulla, Tilden, Three Rivers,
Mathis, Bluntzer, Calallen...Major flooding is forecast.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.1 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early
Wednesday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.1
feet on 09/22/2018.
- 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