Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 6:43AM CDT until July 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 4:43am
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
FFWEWX
The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northeastern Edwards County in south central Texas...
Northwestern Kerr County in south central Texas...
* Until 900 AM CDT.
* At 643 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms produced
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 5 and 10 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding from runoff and
additional rain is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
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...
mainly rural areas of Northeastern Edwards and Northwestern Kerr
Counties
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.
Area Description:
Edwards, TX; Kerr, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: