Texas Severe Flash Flood Warning | Effective 07/17/2026 05:12

Headline: 
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 7:12AM CDT until July 17 at 10:15AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Event: 
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 17, 2026 - 5:12am
Expires: 
July 17, 2026 - 8:15am
Description: 
FFWSJT The National Weather Service in San Angelo has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... North Central Sutton County in west central Texas... * Until 1015 AM CDT. * At 712 AM CDT, emergency management reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain in In and around the city of Sonora. Between 2 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 3.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for In and around the city of Sonora. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW! HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Emergency management reported. IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Sonora. This includes Interstate 10 between Mile Markers 398 and 401.
Instruction: 
Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order. 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.
Area Description: 
Sutton, TX
Forcast Office: 
NWS San Angelo TX