Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 16 at 3:40AM CDT until October 17 at 7:06AM 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...Pecos River near Langtry.
* WHEN...From this morning to Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, (2.1 meters), Lowland flooding reaches into
low areas of the flood plain with no significant damage. At 10.0
feet, (3.0 meters), Minor lowland flooding and turbulence in the
channel is dangerous for inexperienced swimmers, tubers and
canoeists below Pandale to Amistad Reservoir. 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 3:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 2.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late this
morning to 13.3 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below
flood stage this evening to 2.8 feet tomorrow morning. It will
rise to 2.9 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall
again and remain below flood stage.
- Flood stage is 10.0 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