Headline:
Flood Warning issued August 8 at 8:13PM CDT until August 9 at 3:35PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 8, 2026 - 6:13pm
Expires:
August 9, 2026 - 9:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Nueces River Near Tilden affecting McMullen County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Nueces River near Tilden.
* WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding occurs, and causes
sloughs and peripheral channels near the main stream to cut off
areas of the flood plain, isolating livestock and damaging
equipment in low areas. Oil field tank batteries and pump jacks
flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tonight and fall below action stage by late Monday.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.3
feet on 05/24/2004.
- 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