Williamson County, TX
Alerts
Alerts are listed in order of start time and level of severity. Click on the alert title to read details for each alert.
In effect from Monday 06/15 2:08 AM CDT – Monday 06/15 6:15 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
FFWEWX
The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... North Central Bastrop County in south central Texas... Northwestern Lee County in south central Texas... East Central Travis County in south central Texas... Southeastern Williamson County in south central Texas...
* Until 615 AM CDT.
* At 208 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Austin, Pflugerville, Taylor, Elgin, Lexington, Manor, Thrall, Coupland, Tanglewood, Beyarsville, Knobb Springs, Butler, Noack, Blue, McDade, Cedar Hills, Rices Crossing and Sandoval.
What to Do
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.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Areas Impacted
- Bastrop, TX
- Lee, TX
- Travis, TX
- Williamson, TX
Tips to Stay Safe
A Flash Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Flash flooding can develop in hours or minutes, so take protective action now.
- If you are in a low-lying or flood prone area, move to higher ground immediately.
- Stay off bridges over fast-moving water, and away from storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
In effect from Monday 06/15 3:42 AM CDT – Monday 06/15 7:00 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
FFWEWX
The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for... Southwestern Burnet County in south central Texas... Northern Travis County in south central Texas... Southwestern Williamson County in south central Texas...
* Until 700 AM CDT.
* At 342 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is occurring and numerous low water crossings are closed in Travis and southern Williamson County.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Taylor, Burnet, Marble Falls, Round Mountain, Anderson Mill, Serenada, Windemere, Leander, Hutto, Lakeway, Manor, Lago Vista, Granite Shoals, Horseshoe Bay and Hudson Bend.
What to Do
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.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Areas Impacted
- Burnet, TX
- Travis, TX
- Williamson, TX
Tips to Stay Safe
A Flash Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Flash flooding can develop in hours or minutes, so take protective action now.
- If you are in a low-lying or flood prone area, move to higher ground immediately.
- Stay off bridges over fast-moving water, and away from storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
In effect from Sunday 06/14 9:31 PM CDT – Tuesday 06/16 7:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
What
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
Where
A portion of south central Texas, including the following counties, Atascosa, Bandera, Bastrop, Bexar, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Comal, De Witt, Dimmit, Edwards, Fayette, Frio, Gillespie, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Hays, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, Lavaca, Lee, Llano, Maverick, Medina, Real, Travis, Uvalde, Val Verde, Williamson, Wilson and Zavala.
When
Through Tuesday 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 and a stalling front will result in heavy rain. Isolated pockets with rain totals of 8 inches or more are possible with rain rates that could exceed 2 to 3 inches per hour at times. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to Do
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.
Areas Impacted
- Llano
- Burnet
- Williamson
- Val Verde
- Edwards
- Real
- Kerr
- Bandera
- Gillespie
- Kendall
- Blanco
- Hays
- Travis
- Bastrop
- Lee
- Kinney
- Uvalde
- Medina
- Bexar
- Comal
- Guadalupe
- Caldwell
- Fayette
- Maverick
- Zavala
- Frio
- Atascosa
- Wilson
- Karnes
- Gonzales
- De Witt
- Lavaca
- Dimmit
Tips to Stay Safe
A Flood Watch means the area may experience a dangerous flooding event, and being prepared may save lives and property.
- Be aware of low-lying areas along your travel routes that are most likely to flood.
- Check your home’s emergency supplies, and make sure all members of the household know your emergency plan.
- Stay tuned for local weather updates on the situation as it develops.
If a Flood Warning is issued, it means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Flood Watch
Created by the NWS Austin/San Antonio WFO
A Flood Watch is in effect for South Central Texas from 7 PM this evening through 7 PM Tuesday, June 16. Heavy rain and lightning are expected with isolated pockets of more than 8 inches of rain possible. This rain may fall quickly in torrential downpours. Life threatening flooding is possible somewhere within the Flood Watch area. Stay weather aware and remember: turn around, don't drown.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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