DeWitt County Office of Emergency Management and Floodplain Administration

06/14/2026

A tropical plume of moisture will continue to keep chances of rain through mid-week, with Monday into Tuesday being the period with the greatest risk of flash flooding (WPC has highlighted the region under a Slight (level 2 of 4) risk). Remember: Turn Around, Don't Drown!

06/14/2026

FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is 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...From 7 PM CDT this evening 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

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

06/14/2026

06/13/2026

06/12/2026

On June 11, 2026, the seventh and eighth cases of NWS were confirmed- one in a Zavala County bovine and one in an Edwards County goat. Additional zones and changes to existing zones will be posted to the TAHC website and updated in the interactive map once they are officially established.

Animal owners should continue to be vigilant for suspicious wounds and comply with the movement restrictions in place. See if you're in an infested zone or surveillance zone here: https://bit.ly/NWS-ZoneMap

06/09/2026

Come on out and join us! Thursday June 18 at 8:30AM at The Texan!

06/08/2026

Our community has experienced several tragic losses in recent months. If you or someone you know is struggling, know that help is available, and you do not have to face difficult times alone.

If you are experiencing a crisis or simply need someone to talk to, call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

06/07/2026

There are many tools in the toolkit for preventing and treating New World screwworm (NWS). The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized and conditionally approved drugs available for NWS infestation and prevention. Animal owners and livestock producers are advised to contact their veterinarian to receive direction on the appropriate product for their animals. View a quick reference here: https://bit.ly/TAHC-NWSApprovedDrugs

06/05/2026

FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...A portion of south central Texas, including the following
counties, Bastrop, Bexar, Burnet, Caldwell, Comal, De Witt,
Fayette, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Hays, Karnes, Lavaca, Lee, Travis,
Williamson and Wilson.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Saturday.

* 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. Area creeks and streams are running high
and could flood with more heavy rain.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Showers and thunderstorms will be capable of producing high
rainfall rates which could quickly lead to flooding for some
locations in the watch area. Be especially cautious as
creeks, streams and rivers may rise out of their banks
quickly. Scattered rainfall amounts of 2-4 inches with an
isolated 8 inches are possible for the duration of the Flood
Watch.
- 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.

Flooding is a coast-to-coast threat to some part of the United States and its territories nearly every day of the year. This site is designed to teach you how to stay safe in a flood event. If you know what to do before, during, and after a flood you can increase your chances of survival and bet...