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