Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 15 at 8:08PM CDT until October 18 at 3:00AM 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 Cauthorn Ranch Near Juno.
* WHEN...From Friday morning to late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, (1.8 meters), Water begins to run over the
road at many Hwy 163 low crossings. At 7.0 feet, (2.1 meters), Low
water crossings on the Devils River become impassable, and
motorists will have a risk of becoming stranded between crossings.
At 8.0 feet, (2.4 meters), Several low crossings on Highway 163 on
the Devils River are flooded, and motorists may become stranded
between crossings for several hours. 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. At 13.0 feet, (4.0 meters), Campers, autos and gear
on the banks wash downstream as this flood wave moves downstream.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 4.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late tomorrow
morning to 11.5 feet late tomorrow evening. It will then fall
below flood stage Saturday afternoon to 6.0 feet early Sunday
afternoon. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage.
- Flood stage is 8.0 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