Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 16 at 9:02AM CDT until October 17 at 7:19AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 16, 2026 - 7:02am
Expires:
October 16, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
Pecos River Near Langtry affecting Val Verde County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pecos River near Langtry.
* WHEN...Until Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, (4.0 meters), Turbulence in the river
channel is dangerous to canoeists and kayakers. Flow inundates the
lower banks of the canyon threatening sleeping campers and their
gear.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 2.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this morning to a crest of 12.2 feet this afternoon. It will then
fall below flood stage this evening.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.1
feet on 03/26/2007.
- 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 this evening at 915 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Val Verde, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov