Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued April 12 at 4:31AM CDT until April 12 at 6:45AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 12, 2026 - 2:31am
Expires:
April 12, 2026 - 4:45am
Description:
At 431 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms produced heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 5 inches of rain have
fallen. Heavy rain has subsided for the time being, but additional
rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash
flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Loma Alta, Vinegarone and Devils River State Nat Area Del Norte.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Buckley Draw, South Llano River, Dolan Creek, Cow Creek, Red Bluff
Creek, Jack Creek, Devils River, Dry Devils River, Middle Dolan
Creek, West Dolan Creek and Mailtrail Creek.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
Area Description:
Edwards, TX; Val Verde, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov