Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 15 at 8:08PM CDT until October 18 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 15, 2026 - 6:08pm
Expires:
October 16, 2026 - 6:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Pecos River At Pandale Crossing affecting Val Verde County.
Devils River At Cauthorn Ranch Near Juno affecting Val Verde
County.
Devils River At Bakers Crossing 19N Of Comstock affecting Val Verde
County.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
Pecos River Near Langtry affecting Val Verde County.
Rio Grande At Foster Ranch affecting Val Verde County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Devils River at Bakers Crossing 19N Of Comstock.
* WHEN...From Friday afternoon to Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, (1.8 meters), Minor lowland flooding extends
into low areas of the flood plain with no significant impact. At
8.0 feet, (2.4 meters), Moderate lowland flooding reaches the
Highway 163 bridge floor several miles below Juno. This level is
turbulent and dangerous for inexperienced swimmers, canoeists and
kayakers. At 10.0 feet, (3.0 meters), Moderate lowland flooding is
several feet over the Bakers Crossing bridge at Highway 163. Flow
is well into the flood plain and very dangerous to campers and
river recreationists above Juno to Amistad Reservoir. At 12.0 feet,
(3.7 meters), Campers, automobiles and equipment near the river
above Juno to Amistad Reservoir can be washed downstream. The river
is very turbulent at this level and dangerous for inexperienced
swimmers, canoeists and kayakers. Five feet of flow covers the
Highway 163 bridge below Juno.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 2.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 11.4 feet early Saturday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday
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.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 815 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Val Verde, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov