Guadalupe County Texas Emergency Management and Fire Marshal

06/05/2026

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.

06/05/2026

Showers and storms could produce locally heavy rain Friday and Saturday. There is a level 2 risk for excessive rain Friday and level 1 risk Saturday.

06/05/2026

The next 4 days will see multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms, some of which could produce heavy rainfall. Each day could see cumulative totals adding up to increase the likelihood of flooding. Stay weather aware.

06/03/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
827 PM CDT Tue Jun 2 2026

The National Weather Service in Austin San Antonio has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Caldwell County in south central Texas...
Southeastern Hays County in south central Texas...
North central Guadalupe County in south central Texas...

* Until 915 PM CDT.

* At 827 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Niederwald,
or near Kyle, moving southwest at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
San Marcos, Kyle, Martindale, Uhland, Mustang Ridge, Niederwald,
Staples, Zorn, Geronimo, San Marcos Regional Airport, Maxwell,
Reedville, Redwood, and Mendoza.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning
are occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately. Lightning is
one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder,
you are close enough to be struck by lightning

05/30/2026

The Fire Marshal and Emergency Management Office is proud to announce the addition of Mr. Ward to the Fire Division of our office. Mr. Ward brings valuable experience, dedication, and a strong commitment to public safety. We are excited to welcome him to our team and look forward to the positive impact he will have in serving our community.

Welcome Division Chief Aaron Ward!

Guadalupe County Fire Rescue is proud to welcome Division Chief Aaron Ward to our leadership team.

Chief Ward brings a wealth of experience, professionalism, and a strong commitment to operational excellence. We are excited for the oversight, guidance, and continued growth he will bring to our department as we strive to provide the highest level of service to the citizens of Guadalupe County.

His leadership will play a key role in strengthening our operations, supporting our personnel, and helping shape the future of Guadalupe County Fire Rescue.

Please join us in welcoming Division Chief Ward to the GCFR family. We look forward to working alongside him and under his leadership as we continue to serve with community first professionalism.

05/27/2026

The National Weather Service conducted a damage survey following a line of thunderstorms that impacted portions of southern Guadalupe County during the late evening hours of May 26th. The survey team found damage consistent with a short-lived EF-1 tornado. A tornado debris signature was also detected on radar just north of where the most extensive damage was surveyed.
Guadalupe County Tornado…

Rating: EF1
Estimated Peak Wind: 105 mph
Path Length: 2.92 miles
Maximum Path Width: 70 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0

Start Date: 05/26/2026
Start Time: 10:20 PM CDT
Start Location: 3 N of New Berlin / Guadalupe County / TX
Start Lat/Lon: 29.5052 / -98.0991

End Date: 05/26/2026
End Time: 10:25 PM CDT
End Location: 4 NE of New Berlin / Guadalupe County / TX
End Lat/Lon: 29.5029 / -98.0508

Survey Summary:
The tornado may have developed just east of Linne Road. The most significant damage occurred north of Kunde Road, where widespread tree damage was documented. The circulation continued eastward, where additional tree damage was observed. The tornado may have traveled farther southeast; however, this could not be confirmed due to limited property access.

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EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories:

EF0…..65 to 85 mph
EF1…..86 to 110 mph
EF2…..111 to 135 mph
EF3…..136 to 165 mph
EF4…..166 to 200 mph
EF5…..Greater than 200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS Storm Data.

05/27/2026

11:00AM Update. All CCSUD Crews are out in the Highlighted yellow area looking for a leak that is causing low pressure and or outages for an extended period of time. This is a very rural area that has water lines that could run cross country. Due to the storms overnight there are several areas of standing water, however if you notice water bubbling anywhere in this area or inside your property, please call CCSUD office immediately. We sincerely apologize for this inconvenience and are working hard at getting this issue resolved as quickly as possible. 830-372-1031. Updates will be provided as soon as the issue has been located.

Michael Saldaña
General Manager

05/27/2026

⛈️ Did you have any damage from last night’s storms?

Residents are encouraged to report storm damage through the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) iSTAT Damage Survey. Reporting damage helps local and state officials assess the overall impact to the community.

To report damage:
➡️ Select “General Incidents and Damages” on the TDEM iSTAT website
➡️ Submit information and photos of any storm-related damage from last night’s weather

TDEM iSTAT Damage Survey: https://damage.tdem.texas.gov/

Please remember this survey is for damage assessment purposes only and is not a request for emergency response.

Texas Division of Emergency Management State of Texas Assessment Tool surveys for homes and businesses