Gonzales County Emergency Management and Fire Marshal

06/14/2026

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-
Including the cities of Bastrop, Bandera, Pearsall, Giddings,
Cuero, Karnes City, Eagle Pass, Gonzales, Burnet, New Braunfels,
Floresville, Blanco, Boerne, La Grange, Austin, Brackettville,
Uvalde, Hallettsville, Pleasanton, San Antonio, Rocksprings,
Carrizo Springs, Del Rio, Fredericksburg, San Marcos, Llano,
Seguin, Lockhart, Leakey, Georgetown, Hondo, Kerrville, and
Crystal City
938 AM CDT Sun Jun 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.

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...

06/14/2026

Good morning everyone,
Just a quick “heads-up” for Gonzales county. We have a decent chance of rain starting today.

The potential for heavy rainfall has increased for Sunday into Tuesday, with a level 2 of 4 risk of excessive rainfall on Sunday and Monday, stretching into the Coastal Plains on Tuesday. Currently, the period with the highest chance of heavy rainfall is Monday afternoon into early Tuesday.

06/13/2026

The potential for heavy rainfall has increased for Sunday into Tuesday, with a level 1 of 4 risk of excessive rainfall on Sunday, and level 2 of 4 on Monday. Currently, the period with the highest chance of heavy rainfall is Monday afternoon into early Tuesday.

06/12/2026

Just like livestock and wildlife, companion animals are also susceptible to New World screwworm (NWS), especially if they spend a lot of time outside.

Whether you are in a NWS-infested zone or not, the TAHC recommends all owners monitor their companion animals for suspicious wounds and signs of NWS. Talk to your vet about preventative products to use now and stay updated with Texas-specific NWS information on the TAHC NWS page: https://bit.ly/TAHC-NWS

06/11/2026

Good morning everyone,
Here is a great video taken from our LEPC meeting this past Wednesday. Our partners, that you will see, are from the Texas Animal Health Commission. We do have their permission to post this information for your awareness on the New World screw fly.
I would like to thank the Gonzales County Judge, Pat Davis, for allowing the recording and Chief Investigator John Brumme for filming it and providing the video.
I do apologize now for the length, but it is a very important subject. I hope it eases some concerns.

06/10/2026

On June 8, 2026, a sample collected from a La Salle County calf was confirmed to be NWS. This is the fifth confirmed case in Texas.

The existing infested zone in La Salle will be expanded to reflect movement restrictions and surveillance around the new case, and the infested zone in Gillespie County can be viewed on the TAHC interactive map: https://bit.ly/NWS-ZoneMap

Animal owners in and around these areas should continue to implement wound prevention practices and promptly report suspicions.

Until further notice, TAHC plans to provide daily case updates each afternoon. For real-time situation updates, visit https://bit.ly/USDA-NWSConfirmedCases.

06/08/2026

USDA’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) confirmed a case in a goat in Gillespie County, Texas. TAHC and USDA are working to learn more about the case, establish surveillance and testing, and spread awareness in the area.

Until further notice, TAHC plans to provide daily case updates each afternoon. For real-time situation updates, visit https://bit.ly/USDA-NWSConfirmedCases.

06/08/2026

On June 7th, USDA announced two additional NWS cases in Texas- a calf in La Salle County with an umbilical lesion, and a dog in Andrews County.

*UPDATE* The NWS case in Andrews County has been reclassified by USDA to be the first case in New Mexico, not Texas: https://bit.ly/USDA-NWSNM

An additional infested zone has been established in La Salle and Webb County, and additional epidemiological investigations are occurring to learn more about the case in Andrews County. Those located in the infested zones should stay updated with current movement requirements. View the TAHC interactive NWS map here: https://bit.ly/NWS-ZoneMap

06/06/2026

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

06/06/2026