Aug 24, 1998
The Devils River at Paffords Crossing crested near 12.4 feet, 107,000 cubic feet per second, near 3:30CST that morning. This level was life threatening to any campers, recreationists, or fishermen camped near the river. There were no injuries or fatalities from the Devils River due to early warnings.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5666649). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Val Verde County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.