National Weather ServiceTexasFlood WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Flood Warnings in Texas
The National Weather Service issued 446 flood warnings for Texas in 2025 and 490 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 1st most of any state. 2026 through September: 262, 35% below the average of 405 for those months in 2008-2025. Harris was covered most often (744 times since 2008).
How many flood warnings does Texas get?
Every flood warning that covered part of Texas. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 263 |
| 2025 | 446 |
| 2024 | 737 |
| 2023 | 316 |
| 2022 | 170 |
| 2021 | 580 |
| 2020 | 374 |
| 2019 | 670 |
| 2018 | 879 |
| 2017 | 513 |
| 2016 | 901 |
| 2015 | 1,354 |
| 2014 | 157 |
| 2013 | 205 |
| 2012 | 298 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2010 | 407 |
| 2009 | 473 |
| 2008 | 309 |
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 | 744 | 115 | July 24, 2026 |
| Dallas | 448 | 85 | June 20, 2026 |
| Hunt | 441 | 112 | June 24, 2026 |
| Rusk | 341 | 93 | March 12, 2026 |
| Nacogdoches | 340 | 98 | June 20, 2026 |
| Morris | 308 | 57 | June 24, 2026 |
| Gregg | 303 | 67 | March 12, 2026 |
| Cherokee | 295 | 87 | September 4, 2026 |
| Hardin | 281 | 77 | September 10, 2026 |
| Houston | 275 | 77 | September 4, 2026 |
| Titus | 274 | 57 | June 24, 2026 |
| Montgomery | 268 | 72 | July 14, 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 flood warnings for Texas in AreaZine's record
NWS El Paso Tx/Santa TeresaWarningSeptember 30, 2026
Flood Warning: El Paso, TX
In force until 12:00 a.m. MDT, October 2, 2026
NWS AmarilloWarningSeptember 30, 2026
Flood Warning: Potter, TX
In force until 4:00 a.m. CDT, October 3, 2026
NWS AmarilloWarningSeptember 30, 2026
Flood Warning: Deaf Smith, Moore, Potter and 1 more, TX
Expired 2:45 p.m. CDT, September 30, 2026
NWS AmarilloWarningSeptember 30, 2026
Flood Warning: Deaf Smith, Oldham, Potter and 1 more, TX
Expired 2:00 p.m. CDT, September 30, 2026
NWS AmarilloWarningSeptember 30, 2026
Flood Warning: Deaf Smith and Randall, TX
Expired 1:45 p.m. CDT, September 30, 2026
NWS AmarilloWarningSeptember 30, 2026
Flood Warning: Potter and Randall, TX
Expired 2:45 p.m. CDT, September 30, 2026
NWS AmarilloWarningSeptember 30, 2026
Flood Warning: Deaf Smith and Oldham, TX
Expired 9:45 a.m. CDT, September 30, 2026
NWS AmarilloWarningSeptember 30, 2026
Flood Warning: Oldham and Potter, TX
Expired 8:45 a.m. CDT, September 30, 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 flood warning?
A flood warning means flooding is happening or about to happen. The NWS issues it both for rivers at forecast points (river flood warnings) and for areas where water ponds or runs off (areal flood warnings); AreaZine counts both. 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.