Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued October 1 at 6:08AM CDT until October 1 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 1, 2026 - 4:08am
Expires:
October 1, 2026 - 10:00am
Description:
FFWEWX
The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Central Edwards County in south central Texas...
Northwestern Real County in south central Texas...
East Central Val Verde County in south central Texas...
* Until noon CDT.
* At 608 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 3 inches of rain have
fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 4 inches in 1 hour.
Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches 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 indicated.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Rocksprings, Carta Valley, Devil's Sinkhole State Natural Area,
Devils River State Nat Area Big Satan, Devils Shores, Pafford
Crossing, Rough Canyon Recreation Area and Spur 406 Campground.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
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.
SNM: AVISO DE INUNDACIONES REPENTINAS hasta 12:00 PM CDT. Evite areas inundadas.
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE INUNDACIONES REPENTINAS en efecto para esta area hasta las 12:00 PM CDT. Esta es una situacion peligrosa y amenaza la vida. No intente viajar a menos que sea para abandonar un area propensa a inundaciones o bajo una orden de desalojo.
Area Description:
Edwards, TX; Real, TX; Val Verde, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov