Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued May 11 at 12:49AM CDT until May 11 at 2:15AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 10, 2026 - 10:49pm
Expires:
May 11, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
At 1249 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated earlier thunderstorms
producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 4 and 5 inches
of rain have fallen near the Lake Somerville State Park. The
expected rainfall rate is 0.5 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall
amounts up to 1 inch 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...
Lake Somerville State Park & Trailway and Loebau.
Instruction:
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.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Lee, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender: