Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 1:42AM CDT until July 16 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 15, 2026 - 11:42pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
FFWEWX
The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northwestern Medina County in south central Texas...
* Until 800 AM CDT Thursday.
* At 142 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
heavy rain falling across the warned area. Between 3 and 15 inches
of rain have fallen over the past 2 days. Additional rainfall
amounts up to 4 inches are possible in the warned area.
Significant flooding is already occurring and additional flash
flooding could be imminent with additional rainfall.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Hondo, D'Hanis, Hill Country State Natural Area, Lakehills and
Lake Medina Shores.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.
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:
Medina, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: