Visitors and residents advised to stay aware and informed of river conditions

By Michael Robinson | Uvalde Hesperian

Picture taken 07-07-25

07-06-25

With the Frio River flowing at a high rate and the water mixed with debris, river-goers mostly stayed along the shoreline of the Frio River on Saturday July 5th in the Concan Area. The spectacle of the flooded river drew many to come to take pictures of the event.

A rise in the Frio River was monitored Friday Evening, July 4th with the turbulent waters reaching the Kenneth Authur Crossing at about 7:44 PM according to a new text alert system developed by the Texas Hill Country River Region.

Concan Fire and Rescue tested a flood alarm on Friday, Afternoon July 4th which has not been used in a long time along with early notification of flood waters according to Concan Fire and Rescue Chief Justin Willis. “From what everyone said, it was heard throughout the canyon,” he said.

On Sunday, July 6th. Concan Fire and EMS issued the following statement warning river goers to be vigilant of changing river conditions:

“We are aware of rain falling up on the prongs of the Frio River. With the ground already saturated, it won’t take much for the river to rise again—and it can happen fast. We will continue to monitor and update as we hear or see changes!

Please stay alert, if you’re in the water be aware of your surroundings and monitor conditions closely. Swift changes in the river can create dangerous situations with little warning.

As always, we are standing by and ready to respond if needed. Stay safe and stay aware!”

River Safety Reminder from Concan Fire & EMS

We are aware of rain falling up on the prongs of the Frio River. With the ground already saturated, it won’t take much for the river to rise again—and it can happen fast. We will continue to monitor and update as we hear or see changes!

Please stay alert, if your in the water be aware of your surroundings and monitor conditions closely. Swift changes in the river can create dangerous situations with little warning.

As always, we are standing by and ready to respond if needed. Stay safe and stay aware!

— Concan Fire & EMS

Report from the National Weather Service Office of Austin-San Antonio 5PM Sunday, July 6th, 2025

* WHAT…Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE…A portion of south-central Texas, including the following counties, Bandera, Kerr, Real and Uvalde.

* WHEN…Until 800 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Dangerous flows over low-water crossings.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…

– At 440 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause small stream flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.

– Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.

– Some locations that will experience flooding include… Vanderpool, Lost Maples State Natural Area, Rio Frio, Utopia, Garner State Park, Concan, Reagan Wells, Kerr Wildlife

Management Area and Knippa.

Source: US National Weather Service Austin-San Antonio Texas

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