Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 10:32PM CDT until October 2 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 1, 2026 - 8:32pm
Expires:
October 2, 2026 - 8:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Devils River At Pafford Crossing nr Comstock affecting Val Verde
County.
Devils River At Bakers Crossing 19N Of Comstock affecting Val Verde
County.
Devils River At Cauthorn Ranch Near Juno affecting Val Verde
County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Devils River at Cauthorn Ranch Near Juno.
* WHEN...Until Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, (3.0 meters), Numerous portions of Highway
163 along the Devils River become flooded. Low water crossings and
bridges along the Devils River are impassable, and motorists may
become stranded between low spots for several hours.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 8.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:15 PM CDT Thursday was 18.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.7 feet
late this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow
morning.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.1
feet on 06/28/2016.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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 Friday morning at 1045 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Val Verde, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov