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Flash Flood Warning
TXC149-177-285-122215-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FF.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260412T2215Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
152 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2026

The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  South Central Fayette County in south central Texas...
  Eastern Gonzales County in south central Texas...
  Northwestern Lavaca County in south central Texas...

* Until 515 PM CDT.

* At 152 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
  thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between
  4 and 7 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of
  1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is
  already occurring.

  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...
  Schulenburg, Flatonia, Moulton, Engle, Komensky, Moravia, High
  Hill, Newtonville and Dubina.

The Highway 77 underpass near Schulenburg has nearly 3 feet of water
under it and is closed. 6.53 inches of rain has fallen in Moulton in
the past 3 hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.

&&

LAT...LON 2975 9713 2974 9677 2964 9687 2963 9687
      2950 9710 2963 9730

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

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Flash Flood Warning
TXC123-177-285-122145-
/O.EXT.KEWX.FF.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260412T2145Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
148 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2026

The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  North Central DeWitt County in south central Texas...
  Southeastern Gonzales County in south central Texas...
  West Central Lavaca County in south central Texas...

* Until 445 PM CDT.

* At 148 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
  thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between
  3 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up
  to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is
  already occurring.

  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...
  Gonzales, Shiner, Hochheim, Cheapside, Hamon, Glaze City, Dreyer,
  Dilworth, Little New York, Wrightsboro, Nickle and Henkhaus.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.

&&

LAT...LON 2963 9730 2950 9710 2938 9723 2919 9743
      2934 9761

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

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Flood Advisory


Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
153 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2026

TXC089-122145-
/O.NEW.KHGX.FA.Y.0012.260412T1853Z-260412T2145Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Colorado TX-
153 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2026

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following
  county, Colorado.

* WHEN...Until 445 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is
  imminent.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 153 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
    indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is
    ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area.
    Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Columbus, Weimar, Frelsburg and Sheridan.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 2973 9648 2968 9649 2947 9669 2958 9679
      2958 9683 2959 9684 2960 9683 2962 9684
      2963 9687 2979 9672 2992 9661 2992 9658
      2990 9655 2984 9649


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Batiste

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
136 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2026

TXC149-122145-
/O.NEW.KEWX.FA.Y.0020.260412T1836Z-260412T2145Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Fayette TX-
136 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2026

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
  rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of south central Texas, including the following
  county, Fayette.

* WHEN...Until 445 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Water over roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 136 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
    flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
    the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    La Grange, Schulenburg, Fayetteville, Round Top, Muldoon,
    Mullins Prairie, Holman, Ammannsville, Rutersville, Ellinger,
    Swiss Alp, Dubina, O`Quinn, Walhalla, Warrenton, Freyburg,
    High Hill, Rek Hill, Willow Springs and Winedale.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3011 9663 3008 9663 3007 9662 3004 9662
      2996 9657 2979 9672 2963 9687 2963 9692
      2983 9709 3012 9664


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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
1106 AM CDT Sun Apr 12 2026

TXC123-149-177-285-121915-
/O.NEW.KEWX.FA.Y.0019.260412T1606Z-260412T1915Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
DeWitt TX-Fayette TX-Gonzales TX-Lavaca TX-
1106 AM CDT Sun Apr 12 2026

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
  rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of south central Texas, including the following
  counties, DeWitt, Fayette, Gonzales, and Lavaca.

* WHEN...Until 215 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Rises in small streams and normally dry creeks. Water over
  roadways. Some low-water crossings may become impassable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1105 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
    flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
    the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Cuero, Gonzales, Yoakum, Hallettsville, Shiner, Flatonia,
    Moulton, Waelder, Smiley, Hochheim, Cheapside, Westhoff,
    Ezzell, Palmeto State Park, Thomaston, Cistern, Sublime,
    Dreyer, Glaze City and Dilworth.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.

&&

LAT...LON 2963 9758 2974 9741 2978 9732 2979 9732
      2979 9731 2989 9715 2964 9693 2963 9692
      2936 9664 2912 9699 2891 9731 2914 9758
      2935 9782


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Rip Current Statement


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
253 AM CDT Sun Apr 12 2026

TXZ436>439-121600-
/O.CON.KHGX.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-260413T0000Z/
Matagorda Islands-Brazoria Islands-Galveston Island-
Bolivar Peninsula-
253 AM CDT Sun Apr 12 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda
  Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the
  Bolivar Peninsula.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard and away from rocks, jetties, and piers. If
caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don`t swim against the
current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If
unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
238 AM CDT Sun Apr 12 2026

TXZ345-442-443-447-130000-
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-260413T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
238 AM CDT Sun Apr 12 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands, Nueces Islands and
  Calhoun Islands Counties.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the most experienced
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. These rip currents
  can become life-threatening to anyone entering the surf.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$


Flood Watch


Flood Watch
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
1141 AM CDT Sun Apr 12 2026

TXZ176-195>198-210-211-130445-
/O.NEW.KHGX.FA.A.0001.260412T1800Z-260413T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Madison-Burleson-Brazos-Washington-Grimes-Colorado-Austin-
Including the cities of Caldwell, Bellville, Brenham, Sealy,
Weimar, Somerville, College Station, Eagle Lake, Madisonville,
Columbus, Navasota, and Bryan
1141 AM CDT Sun Apr 12 2026

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following
  counties, Austin, Brazos, Burleson, Colorado, Grimes, Madison and
  Washington.

* WHEN...Through early Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
  Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Slow moving, training showers and thunderstorms are expected
    to develop somewhere within the watch area this afternoon and
    continue into this evening or overnight tonight. Generally
    expecting totals of 1 to 3 inches, but isolated higher
    amounts of 3 to 6 inches will be possible if strong
    thunderstorms move over the same area. Rainfall rates of 2-3"
    per hour will be possible within the strongest storms.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

Fowler

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1048 AM CDT Sun Apr 12 2026

TXZ158-162-174-175-130400-
/O.NEW.KFWD.FA.A.0001.260412T1800Z-260413T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Bell-Leon-Milam-Robertson-
Including the cities of Buffalo, Oakwood, Normangee, Rockdale,
Hearne, Centerville, Jewett, Cameron, Fort Hood, Temple,
Franklin, Killeen, and Calvert
1048 AM CDT Sun Apr 12 2026

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central Texas, including the following
  counties, Bell, Leon, Milam and Robertson.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
  Flooding may occur in poor-drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches, with isolated higher
    amounts up to 5 inches.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

JLDunn

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
1011 AM CDT Sun Apr 12 2026

TXZ173-191>194-206>209-223>225-131200-
/O.NEW.KEWX.FA.A.0001.260412T1511Z-260413T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Williamson-Hays-Travis-Bastrop-Lee-Comal-Guadalupe-Caldwell-
Fayette-Gonzales-De Witt-Lavaca-
Including the cities of New Braunfels, Seguin, Hallettsville,
Bastrop, Georgetown, Austin, Giddings, Lockhart, Gonzales, Cuero,
La Grange, and San Marcos
1011 AM CDT Sun Apr 12 2026

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of the I-35 Corridor and Coastal Plains,
  including the following counties, Bastrop, Caldwell, Comal, De
  Witt, Fayette, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Hays, Lavaca, Lee, Travis and
  Williamson.

* WHEN...Through 7am Monday morning.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches with isolated amounts of 5
    to 10 inches possible in a short amount of time.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Ensure you have a way to receive warnings and check the notification
settings on your phone to ensure Wireless Emergency Alerts are
enabled. 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.

&&

$$

MM


Special Weather Statement


Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
107 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2026

TXZ209-121915-
Fayette TX-
107 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Fayette
County through 215 PM CDT...

At 107 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Schulenburg, moving northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Schulenburg, Fayetteville, Swiss Alp, Ellinger, Dubina, Ammannsville,
High Hill, Rek Hill, Mullins Prairie, and Holman.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 2979 9672 2963 9688 2970 9700 3000 9668
      2994 9659
TIME...MOT...LOC 1807Z 235DEG 13KT 2970 9689

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

$$

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