severe · immediate · observed
Flood Warning
Val Verde, TX
Issued Oct 1, 10:32 PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX · in effect until Oct 3, 3:20 AM CDT
What to do
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.
Official text
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 10:32PM CDT until October 3 at 3:20AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
...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 Bakers Crossing 19N Of Comstock. * WHEN...Until late Friday night. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, (3.7 meters), Campers, automobiles and equipment near the river above Juno to Amistad Reservoir can be washed downstream. The river is very turbulent at this level and dangerous for inexperienced swimmers, canoeists and kayakers. Five feet of flow covers the Highway 163 bridge below Juno. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.5 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 15.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 3.1 feet Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.9 feet on 05/07/2007. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood