Skip to main content
AREAZINENotices · US CA UK AU

NWS Austin/San Antonio TXFL.W 0051October 1, 2026

Flood Warning: Val Verde, TX

The National Weather Service office in Austin/San Antonio issued a flood warning for Val Verde in Texas, in force until 10:00 p.m. local time on October 2. It was the 51st river flood warning the NWS office in Austin/San Antonio issued in 2026. Texas had 1 flood warning in October 2026, against 40 in an average October of 2008-2025 (Texas's flood warnings by year).

Warning

Issued6:46 a.m. CDT, October 1, 2026
In force6:46 a.m. CDT, October 1, 2026
Expires10:00 p.m. CDT, October 2, 2026

In force for 39.2 hours

The notice

Issued by
National Weather Service, Austin/San Antonio TX
Area
Val Verde
State
Texas
Level
Warning
Issued
6:46 a.m. CDT, October 1, 2026
Expires
10:00 p.m. CDT, October 2, 2026
CAP severity, certainty, urgency
Severe, Likely, Expected
VTEC event
KEWX FL.W 0051
Official source
National Weather Service: the notice at its source

Source: National Weather Service: the notice at its source. AreaZine rebuilds this page from the agency's record; the agency's page is the one to act on. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.

The notice as issued

...The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Texas... Devils River At Pafford Crossing near Comstock affecting Val Verde County. ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Texas... Devils River At Bakers Crossing 19N Of Comstock affecting Val Verde County. Devils River At Cauthorn Ranch Near Juno affecting Val Verde County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Devils River at Cauthorn Ranch Near Juno. * WHEN...From this morning to Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, (3.0 meters), Numerous portions of Highway 163 along the Devils River become flooded. Low water crossings and bridges along the Devils River are impassable, and motorists may become stranded between low spots for several hours. At 13.0 feet, (4.0 meters), Campers, autos and gear on the banks wash downstream as this flood wave moves downstream. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:15 AM CDT Thursday was 9.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.7 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What the agency told people to do

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 this evening at 700 PM CDT.

Source: National Weather Service: the notice at its source. The text is the agency's, unedited. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.