Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 10:32PM CDT until October 2 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 1, 2026 - 8:32pm
Expires:
October 2, 2026 - 8:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Devils River At Pafford Crossing nr Comstock affecting Val Verde
County.
Devils River At Bakers Crossing 19N Of Comstock affecting Val Verde
County.
Devils River At Cauthorn Ranch Near Juno affecting Val Verde
County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Devils River at Pafford Crossing nr Comstock.
* WHEN...Until Friday evening.
* 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 10:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 6.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:15 PM CDT Thursday was 7.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.2 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
late tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.9
feet on 09/23/1990.
- 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 Friday morning at 1045 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Val Verde, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov