Geronimo Volunteer Fire Department

05/27/2026

*** this warning has expired ***

Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
948 PM CDT Tue May 26 2026

The National Weather Service in Austin San Antonio has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Guadalupe County in south central Texas...
Northeastern Bexar County in south central Texas...
South central Comal County in south central Texas...

* Until 1030 PM CDT.

* At 948 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located over
Terrell Hills, or near San Antonio, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* These dangerous storms will be near...
San Antonio, Kirby, Windcrest, and Terrell Hills around 955 PM
CDT.
Converse and Live Oak around 1000 PM CDT.
Schertz, Universal City, and Randolph AFB around 1005 PM CDT.
Selma around 1010 PM CDT.
Cibolo around 1015 PM CDT.
Santa Clara and Zuehl around 1020 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Adkins, Martinez, Bracken, and Friendly Corner.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

05/25/2026

05/23/2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! Good luck in your future endeavors! We also want to wish you all a happy and safe summer!

Sincerely,
GVFD

05/22/2026

An article about what happened a couple nights ago in our biggest Subdivision Navarro Ranch!

GCFR and Geronimo VFD Partnership Leads to Rapid Response That Helped Save Local Home

Guadalupe County Fire Rescue crews assigned to the newly staffed Geronimo fire station recently responded to a residential structure fire in the Navarro Ranch subdivision, arriving on scene in approximately four minutes after dispatch.

Because firefighters were already positioned within the community through the partnership between Guadalupe County Fire Rescue and the Geronimo Volunteer Fire Department, crews were able to immediately begin fire attack and search operations, significantly limiting fire extension and helping save the home.

This incident highlights the importance of strategically staffing fire stations in growing areas of Guadalupe County and continuing strong partnerships with local volunteer fire departments to enhance emergency response capabilities and improve outcomes for residents.

“Partnerships like this with Geronimo VFD allow our firefighters to already be positioned within the community they serve. When emergencies happen, minutes matter. Having full-time staffing at the Geronimo station allows crews to respond immediately, begin rescue and suppression operations faster, and greatly improve outcomes for our residents and community,” said Patrick Pinder, Guadalupe County Fire Marshal/Emergency Management Coordinator.

Guadalupe County remains committed to strengthening emergency services through partnerships, station staffing, and regional coordination to meet the needs of the county’s growing population.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all you Rock Star moms out there! We hope you enjoy your day!

Sincerely,
GVFD

05/09/2026

A lot of great treats!

05/09/2026

Reminder this morning if you’re looking for some treats for your Mother for Mother’s Day come to the Geronimo Volunteer Fire Station to get your fix! 

05/04/2026

Thank you Geronimo Lions Club for recognizing one of our members! We appreciate your organization and all that it stands for!

05/01/2026

**The Flood Watch is no longer in effect. See recent posts for the latest information**

Flood Watch continues in effect through this evening. Several rounds of heavy showers are anticipated which could lead to flooding. Stay weather aware and have ways set up to receive Flash Flood Warnings, including having Wireless Emergency Alerts enable on your phone.