Willow City Volunteer Fire & Rescue

06/08/2026

6/8 1:55P: As of around noon today, U.S. Department of Agriculture is confirming an official case of New World Screwworm (NWS) in a Gillespie County goat. Texas Animal Health Commission, Gillespie County - Texas A&M Agrilife Extension, Texas Parks and Wildlife, and Texas Department of State Health Services are lead agencies for statewide NWS response and are gathering more information about the confirmed case from the USDA.

FBGC Emergency Management and other City/County officials and agencies will be coordinating with state-led screwworm response teams. Additional information to follow.

Fredericksburg and Gillespie County residents are encouraged to inspect pets and livestock diligently and report suspicious wounds or maggots immediately to the Texas Animal Health Commission. We will provide more tips and reminders this week of how the public can play a vital role in detection and prevention operations.

USDA Official Press Release:
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/news/agency-announcements/usda-confirms-first-case-new-world-screwworm-dog-lea-county-new-mexico

06/01/2026

We've added two new safe burning webinars for landowner reference this morning! Special thanks to TAMU Agrilife Extension and the Prescribed Burn Alliance for organizing this series.

🔥Risk, Liability, and Decision-Making on Burn Day
🔥Designing a Prescribed Fire Program on Your Ranch

Link: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkxH00dNoHkQYO33N4yBa5qLzpxOrykju&si=BKJvx-R1RvS1su3T

Save the date for the next 3 webinars in the series!
🔥7/28: Smoke, Neighbors, and Public Perception
🔥8/17: Different Seasonality of Fire
🔥9/14: Prescribed Fire - Lessons Learned

05/27/2026

Please avoid the area and let the first responders do what they need to do. Keep all involved in your prayers.

🚨 Serenity Lane Home Explosion | May 27, 2026 – 10:00 a.m. Update 🚨

Fredericksburg Fire/EMS is currently assisting multiple agencies in response to a residential structure explosion and fire in southern Gillespie County.

At approximately 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, emergency crews were dispatched to a reported house explosion near 16 Serenity Lane in The Overlook at Bear Creek subdivision, about nine miles south of Fredericksburg off U.S. Highway 87.

Upon arrival, crews found the home fully involved in fire, and suppression operations are ongoing.

Two patients were identified at the scene and were transported via air and ground to hospitals in the San Antonio area.

05/26/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued May 26 at 1:33PM CDT until May 26 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Description

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
244 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN TEXAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 14 COUNTIES

IN SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS

BANDERA DIMMIT EDWARDS
FRIO GILLESPIE KERR
KINNEY LLANO MAVERICK
MEDINA REAL UVALDE
VAL VERDE ZAVALA

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BANDERA, BRACKETTVILLE,
CARRIZO SPRINGS, CRYSTAL CITY, DEL RIO, EAGLE PASS,
FREDERICKSBURG, HONDO, KERRVILLE, LEAKEY, LLANO, PEARSALL,
ROCKSPRINGS, AND UVALDE.

05/26/2026

5/26 11:25A: A Flood Watch has been issued for Fredericksburg and Gillespie County from Tuesday 4 PM to Wednesday 8A. A watch means conditions are present for possible flooding.

Isolated flash flooding is possible with any storms that move slowly or train over the same locations within the green watch area. In addition, strong to severe thunderstorms are possible as well.

05/26/2026

Heads up, friends and neighbors!!

05/22/2026

An update going into the holiday weekend…stay weather aware!!

Fredericksburg/Gillespie County Emergency Management: Additional storms and rainfall is expected for Fredericksburg and Gillespie County, bringing an increased risk for localized flash flooding. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch from Friday 7 PM to Monday 7 PM. While widespread rain is not expected continuously during the watch, several rounds of scattered thunderstorms will move through the area and bring heavy downpours over areas that receive storms. 1 to 3 inches are possible this weekend. Recent rainfall this month has also made the ground more saturated. Lower rainfall amounts may cause water collection in low-lying areas, swelling of creeks/streams, and water across low water crossings on roadways.

Fredericksburg/Gillespie County Emergency Management encourages residents and visitors to monitor weather conditions and remain aware during the flood watch period. Residents and visitors can also do the following to be prepared:

1. Have multiple ways to receive weather warnings (local alert system, phone apps, weather radio, and local media).

2. Avoid driving on roadways with multiple low water crossings during heavy rainfall if possible. If a roadway has water across it, stop and turn around. Drive slowly during and after storms and maintain elevated awareness of potential low water crossing flood risk.

3. Report all flooded low water crossings to dispatch to inform first response agencies and emergency management. Residents can also report other non-life threatening flooding and storm damage to FBGC Emergency Management through email or social media.

4. If outdoors during the watch period, be weather aware in high flood threat areas. Reconsider outdoor activities that have a greater chance of flood impacts.

5. Share the weather forecast and possible impacts with friends and neighborhoods to increase local awareness of weather.

6. Prepare property that may be in a flood risk area. Ensure gutters and drainage areas are clear.

FBGC Emergency Management will be coordinating with NWS Austin/San Antonio and monitoring before and during local storms. For updated information, follow Fredericksburg/Gillespie County Emergency Management on social media or stay tuned to local media. For additional questions, email [email protected].

05/21/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 21 at 4:38PM CDT until May 21 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
5/21/2026 - 4:39 PM CDT
Headline

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 21 at 4:38PM CDT until May 21 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Description

SVREWX

The National Weather Service in Austin San Antonio has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northern Gillespie County in south central Texas...
Southwestern Llano County in south central Texas...

* Until 530 PM CDT.

* At 438 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Loyal Valley,
or 19 miles north of Fredericksburg, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Gainesville, Cherry Spring, Prairie Mountain, Enchanted Rock State
Natural Area, Eckert, Crabapple, Doss, Willow City, and Oxford.

Instructions

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

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

05/21/2026

Heads up, friends and neighbors!
Flood Watch issued May 21 at 12:14PM CDT until May 25 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
5/21/2026 - 12:15 PM CDT
Headline

Flood Watch issued May 21 at 12:14PM CDT until May 25 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Description

* WHAT...Flooding and flash 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, Fayette, Frio, Gillespie, Gonzales,
Guadalupe, Hays, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Lavaca, Lee, Llano,
Medina, Travis, Williamson and Wilson.

* WHEN...From Friday evening through Monday 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...
- Showers and thunderstorms will be capable of producing high
rainfall rates which could quickly lead to flooding across
the area. Be especially cautious as creeks, streams, and
rivers may rise out of their banks quickly. Rainfall amounts
of 2 to 4 inches with isolated amounts up to 6 inches are
possible for the duration of the Flood Watch.
-

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...

05/20/2026

Areas Affected

Burnet, TX; Gillespie, TX; Llano, TX; Williamson, TX

Details

* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
expected.

* WHERE...A portion of south central Texas, including the following
counties, Burnet, Gillespie, Llano and Williamson.

* WHEN...Until midnight CDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 753 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause small stream flooding. Between
1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Georgetown, Burnet, Marble Falls, Kingsland, Bertram,
Buchanan Dam, Serenada, Gainesville, Granite Shoals,
Horseshoe Bay, Bartlett, Meadowlakes, Liberty Hill, Jarrell,
Florence, Highland Haven, Longhorn Cavern State Park, Inks
Lake State Park, Oxford and Willow City.
-
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.

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.