Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 2:46PM CDT until October 3 at 7:30AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 1, 2026 - 12:46pm
Expires:
October 2, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
Devils River At Pafford Crossing nr Comstock affecting Val Verde
County.
...The Flood Warning continues 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 moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Devils River at Pafford Crossing nr Comstock.
* WHEN...Until Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, (1.8 meters), Moderate lowland flooding over
1/4 mile wide covers the right bank to the canyon walls. The
turbulent flow can wash motorists, campers, and equipment
downstream from Pafford Crossing to Amistad Reservoir. Livestock
are cut off and potentially drowned below Juno to Amistad
Reservoir. At 8.0 feet, (2.4 meters), Moderate flooding covers
several hundred yards of the flood plain. Campers, automobiles and
equipment can be washed downstream below Juno to Amistad Reservoir.
Livestock should be moved from flood prone areas of the flood
plain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 7.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 2:15 PM CDT Thursday was 7.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 7.2 feet late
tonight. It will fall below flood stage tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 5.0 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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 300 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Val Verde, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov