Key facts
- Alert
- Flash Flood Warning (severe)
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Austin/San Antonio TX
- Areas
- Val Verde, TX
- Places
- Pafford Crossing, Devils River State Nat Area Big Satan
- In effect
- until 1:30 AM CDT, Oct 16, 2026
- Damage threat
- Considerable
- Detection
- Radar indicated
What the National Weather Service says
“Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.”
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX, Flash Flood Warning, 10:27 PM CDT Oct 15, 2026 · official alert
“Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.”
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX, Flash Flood Warning, 10:27 PM CDT Oct 15, 2026 · official alert
“Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.”
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX, Flash Flood Warning, 10:27 PM CDT Oct 15, 2026 · official alert
What to do
Do not drive into flooded roads. Turn around and find another route. The National Weather Service notes that most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Be extra careful at night, when flood dangers are harder to see. Never drive around barricades.
If you are near a creek, stream, low crossing or underpass, move to higher ground. Just 6 inches of moving water can knock you down, and 1 foot can sweep a vehicle away.
Stay aware of your surroundings until the warning ends at 1:30 AM CDT, and follow updates from the National Weather Service.
Context
FEMA records show 163 flood-insurance claims in Val Verde County between 1979 and 2026. These count only insured properties, so they understate total flood impacts.
FEMA has issued several disaster declarations for the county, including a flood-related declaration on September 1, 2026, for severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding.
Updates
- The flash flood warning expired at 1:30 AM CDT.
- NWS Austin/San Antonio TX issued the flash flood warning until 1:30 AM CDT.
History here
Val Verde County: 163 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1979, most recent 2026.
Val Verde County: recent federal disaster declarations
- DR-4935 (2026): severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding
- DR-4586 (2021): severe winter storms
- DR-4416 (2019): severe storms and flooding
- DR-1999 (2011): wildfires
- DR-1931 (2010): hurricane alex
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Questions
- Is there a flash flood warning in Val Verde County, Texas?
- Yes. The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio issued a Flash Flood Warning for east central Val Verde County at 10:27 PM CDT on October 15, 2026.
- When does the Val Verde County flash flood warning end?
- The warning is in effect until 1:30 AM CDT on October 16, 2026.
- How much rain has fallen in the warned area?
- Radar indicated thunderstorms had produced between 2 and 4 inches of rain. The National Weather Service says 1 to 3 more inches are possible.
Sources
- NWS Austin/San Antonio TX: Flash Flood Warning, Oct 15, 2026 weather.gov
- FEMA OpenFEMA: NFIP claims and disaster declarations fema.gov
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