National Weather ServiceTexasFlash Flood WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Flash Flood Warnings in Texas
The National Weather Service issued 747 flash flood warnings for Texas in 2025 and 425 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 1st most of any state. 2026 through September: 779, 106% above the average of 379 for those months in 2008-2025. Harris was covered most often (367 times since 2008).
How many flash flood warnings does Texas get?
Every flash flood warning that covered part of Texas. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 788 |
| 2025 | 747 |
| 2024 | 574 |
| 2023 | 367 |
| 2022 | 291 |
| 2021 | 470 |
| 2020 | 226 |
| 2019 | 280 |
| 2018 | 415 |
| 2017 | 394 |
| 2016 | 548 |
| 2015 | 1,060 |
| 2014 | 393 |
| 2013 | 246 |
| 2012 | 282 |
| 2011 | 51 |
| 2010 | 451 |
| 2009 | 466 |
| 2008 | 388 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Texas get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Texas?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris | 367 | 41 | July 23, 2026 |
| Pecos | 227 | 101 | October 1, 2026 |
| El Paso | 225 | 77 | September 30, 2026 |
| Jefferson | 220 | 55 | September 2, 2026 |
| Orange | 214 | 50 | September 2, 2026 |
| Bexar | 212 | 44 | August 29, 2026 |
| Brazoria | 202 | 21 | June 21, 2026 |
| Jasper | 194 | 48 | September 2, 2026 |
| Montgomery | 185 | 33 | September 2, 2026 |
| Hardin | 183 | 52 | September 3, 2026 |
| Newton | 181 | 37 | June 16, 2026 |
| Travis | 179 | 22 | June 15, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
The latest flash flood warnings for Texas in AreaZine's record
NWS Midland/OdessaWarningOctober 1, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Pecos and Terrell, TX
In force until 4:15 a.m. CDT, October 1, 2026
NWS Austin/San AntonioWarningOctober 1, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Val Verde, TX
In force until 8:00 a.m. CDT, October 1, 2026
NWS San AngeloWarningOctober 1, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Sutton, TX
In force until 6:15 a.m. CDT, October 1, 2026
NWS San AngeloWarningOctober 1, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Brown and Coleman, TX
In force until 6:15 a.m. CDT, October 1, 2026
NWS San AngeloWarningOctober 1, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Kimble, TX
In force until 6:00 a.m. CDT, October 1, 2026
NWS San AngeloWarningOctober 1, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Crockett and Sutton, TX
In force until 6:00 a.m. CDT, October 1, 2026
NWS NormanWarningOctober 1, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Wichita, TX
Expired 3:45 a.m. CDT, October 1, 2026
NWS Fort WorthWarningOctober 1, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Cooke and Montague, TX
In force until 5:00 a.m. CDT, October 1, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is a flash flood warning?
A flash flood warning means flash flooding is happening or about to happen: water rising fast in streams, streets or dry washes, usually within six hours of heavy rain or a dam or levee failure. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Texas.