Texas Severe Flash Flood Warning | Effective 07/16/2026 14:19

Headline: 
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 4:19PM CDT until July 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event: 
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 16, 2026 - 2:19pm
Expires: 
July 16, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
FFWEWX The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southern Gillespie County in south central Texas... * Until 800 PM CDT. * At 419 PM CDT, Emergency manager reported residual flooding along the Pedernales River through the county that continues to gradually recede. 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... Fredericksburg, Stonewall, Cain City, Rocky Hill, Tivydale, Luckenbach, Blumenthal, LBJ State Park, Albert, Harper and LBJ National Historical Park.
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: 
Gillespie, TX
Forcast Office: 
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX