CONCAN, Texas — Emergency officials are urging people to get out of the Frio River after rapidly rising water levels prompted Concan Fire & EMS to activate its emergency warning siren Saturday.
The department said the river has risen by approximately 300 cubic feet per second (CFS), and with storms continuing to move through the area, officials warn conditions can change quickly. A Flood Advisory remains in effect until 9:30 p.m. for Northern Uvalde County.
Despite the rising water, Concan Fire & EMS said an evacuation is not being ordered at this time. Instead, officials are asking residents and visitors to:
Get out of the Frio River immediately.Move away from the riverbanks.Seek higher ground.Drive cautiously if travel is necessary.
Emergency crews are actively monitoring the river and weather conditions and say additional updates will be provided as needed.
Officials are also asking the public to help spread the warning by alerting anyone who may still be on the river that it is no longer safe to remain in the water.
The warning comes as storms continue to impact parts of the Texas Hill Country, where rivers and creeks can rise rapidly with little warning. Authorities urge anyone in the area to remain weather-aware and follow instructions from emergency officials until the threat has passed.
ROAD CLOSURES
Uvalde officials are warning of water over roadways, prompting road closures below. Expect delays.
State Highway 127 @ Brushy CreekCR 348 aka: River Road19 Mile Bridge Crossing and Cooksey Dam Crossing (Off Highway 55)