Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 2 at 2:48AM CDT until October 3 at 12:40AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 2, 2026 - 12:48am
Expires:
October 2, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
Devils River At Pafford Crossing nr Comstock affecting Val Verde
County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Devils River at Pafford Crossing nr Comstock.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...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 AM CDT Friday the stage was 8.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 2:15 AM CDT Friday was 8.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.5 feet
early this morning. It will then fall below flood stage this
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.1
feet on 07/11/1988.
- 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 this afternoon at 300 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Val Verde, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov