Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 12:43PM CDT until October 3 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 1, 2026 - 10:43am
Expires:
October 1, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Texas...
Devils River At Bakers Crossing 19N Of Comstock affecting Val Verde
County.
Devils River At Cauthorn Ranch Near Juno affecting Val Verde
County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Devils River at Bakers Crossing 19N Of Comstock.
* WHEN...Until Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, (5.2 meters), Major flooding can wash
livestock, autos, camp equipment and campers away well into the
flood plain and tributaries of the Devils River above Glasscock
Ranch to Amistad Reservoir. Roads and bridges are severely flooded
and extremely dangerous. Many areas are cut off for hours. At 19.0
feet, (5.8 meters), Massive flooding destroys anything in the flood
plain near the Devils River and its tributaries.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 12:15 PM CDT Thursday was 9.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.2 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow
evening.
- Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground.
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.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 1245 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Val Verde, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov