Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 22 at 9:53PM CDT until July 26 at 6:15AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 22, 2026 - 7:53pm
Expires:
July 23, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
Nueces River Near Asherton affecting Dimmit County.
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Nueces River near Asherton.
* WHEN...Until Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 29.0 feet, Widespread major flooding threatens
livestock over a large area of the flood plain. A mile of Farm to
Market 190 near the river is flooded and flow is within a foot of
the Farm to Market 190 bridge floor over the Nueces River. The
Nueces River and Turkey Creek are a mile and a half wide south and
west of Carrizo Springs.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 29.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:30 PM CDT Wednesday was 29.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Saturday evening and continue falling to 15.6 feet Monday
evening.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Thursday afternoon by 400 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Dimmit, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: