Texas Rip Current Statement | Effective 04/11/2026 12:56

Headline: 
Rip Current Statement issued April 11 at 2:56PM CDT until April 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Event: 
Rip Current Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 11, 2026 - 12:56pm
Expires: 
April 12, 2026 - 1:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands, Nueces Islands and Calhoun Islands Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 9 PM CDT this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even the most experienced swimmers away from shore into deeper water. These rip currents can become life-threatening to anyone entering the surf.
Instruction: 
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Area Description: 
Aransas Islands; Kleberg Islands; Nueces Islands; Calhoun Islands
Forcast Office: 
NWS Corpus Christi TX