Headline:
Flood Watch issued June 16 at 3:42AM CDT until June 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 16, 2026 - 1:42am
Expires:
June 16, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Texas, including the following
counties, De Witt, Fayette, Gonzales, Karnes and Lavaca.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...There is a potential for life threatening flooding
somewhere in the watch area. Excessive runoff may result in
flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and
flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their
banks. Low-water crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Very humid tropical air moving across the middle Texas coast
could result in heavy rain. Isolated pockets with rain totals
of 4 inches are possible with rain rates that could exceed 2
inches per hour at times.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Fayette; Karnes; Gonzales; De Witt; Lavaca
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov