Headline:
Flood Watch issued October 1 at 3:50PM CDT until October 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 1, 2026 - 1:50pm
Expires:
October 2, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...DeWitt, Fayette, Karnes, Lavaca and Lee.
* WHEN...Through Friday 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. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
Low-water crossings may be flooded. Extensive street flooding and
flooding of creeks and rivers are possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rainfall totals of 1-4 inches with isolated amounts of
6 inches possible.
- Some locations that may experience flooding include...
Cuero, Yoakum, Giddings, La Grange, Kenedy, Karnes City,
Schulenburg, Hallettsville, Yorktown, Shiner, Flatonia,
Lexington, Moulton, Runge, Falls City, Nordheim, Fayetteville,
Dime Box and Round Top.
- 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:
Lee; Fayette; Karnes; De Witt; Lavaca
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov