Texas Severe Flood Warning | Effective 10/16/2026 01:40

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued October 16 at 3:40AM CDT until October 17 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
October 16, 2026 - 1:40am
Expires: 
October 16, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Pecos River Near Langtry affecting Val Verde County. Rio Grande At Foster Ranch affecting Val Verde County. Devils River At Bakers Crossing 19N Of Comstock affecting Val Verde County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Texas... Devils River At Cauthorn Ranch Near Juno affecting Val Verde County. Pecos River At Pandale Crossing affecting Val Verde County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Devils River at Bakers Crossing 19N Of Comstock. * WHEN...From this evening to Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, (1.8 meters), Minor lowland flooding extends into low areas of the flood plain with no significant impact. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 2.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 6.2 feet late this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. - 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 early this morning at 445 AM CDT.
Area Description: 
Val Verde, TX
Forcast Office: 
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov