Texas Severe Flash Flood Warning | Effective 07/16/2026 08:26

Headline: 
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 10:26AM CDT until July 16 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event: 
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 16, 2026 - 8:26am
Expires: 
July 16, 2026 - 2:00pm
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 400 PM CDT. * At 1026 AM CDT, emergency management reported flash flooding across the warned area. Between 3 and 15 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...Emergency management reported. 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. 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