National Weather ServiceTexasFlood WarningArchive to October 10, 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 (745 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) | 278 |
| 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 10, 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 10, 2026.
Where in Texas?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris | 745 | 116 | October 2, 2026 |
| Dallas | 450 | 87 | October 1, 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 | 282 | 78 | October 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 10, 2026.
The latest flood warnings for Texas in AreaZine's record
NWS Lake CharlesWarningOctober 10, 2026
Flood Warning: Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson and 1 more, TX
In force until 11:00 p.m. CDT, October 10, 2026
NWS Austin/San AntonioWarningOctober 3, 2026
Flood Warning: Llano, TX
Expired 3:10 a.m. CDT, October 4, 2026
NWS Fort WorthWarningOctober 2, 2026
Flood Warning: Dallas, TX
Expired 2:51 a.m. CDT, October 3, 2026
NWS Austin/San AntonioWarningOctober 2, 2026
Flood Warning: Val Verde, TX
Expired 3:00 a.m. CDT, October 3, 2026
NWS Austin/San AntonioWarningOctober 2, 2026
Flood Warning: Val Verde, TX
Expired 10:20 p.m. CDT, October 2, 2026
NWS AmarilloWarningOctober 2, 2026
Flood Warning: Potter, TX
Expired 4:20 p.m. CDT, October 3, 2026
NWS Houston/GalvestonWarningOctober 2, 2026
Flood Warning: Harris, TX
Expired 3:00 p.m. CDT, October 2, 2026
NWS Austin/San AntonioWarningOctober 2, 2026
Flood Warning: Llano, TX
Expired 4:37 p.m. CDT, October 2, 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).
Every flood warning for Texas in AreaZine's record
304 notices in AreaZine's record; the latest first below. Every one, oldest first: April 20, 2026 to October 3, 2026 · October 3, 2026 to October 10, 2026.
- Flood Warning: Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson and 1 more, TX Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson and 1 more Warning
- Flood Warning: Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson and 1 more, TX Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson and 1 more Warning
- Flood Warning: Llano, TX Llano expired
- Flood Warning: Llano, TX Llano expired
- Flood Warning: Llano, TX Llano expired
- Flood Warning: Dallas, TX Dallas expired
- Flood Warning: Dallas, TX Dallas expired
- Flood Warning: Val Verde, TX Val Verde expired
- Flood Warning: Val Verde, TX Val Verde expired
- Flood Warning: Potter, TX Potter expired
- Flood Warning: Harris, TX Harris expired
- Flood Warning: Val Verde, TX Val Verde expired
- Flood Warning: Val Verde, TX Val Verde expired
- Flood Warning: Llano, TX Llano expired
- Flood Warning: Potter, TX Potter expired
- Flood Warning: Val Verde, TX Val Verde expired
- Flood Warning: Val Verde, TX Val Verde expired
- Flood Warning: Val Verde, TX Val Verde expired
- Flood Warning: Llano, TX Llano expired
- Flood Warning: Dallas, TX Dallas expired
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov). A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.
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.
How does Texas compare with its neighbours?
Texas gets more flood warnings than any state on its border.
| State | A year, 2021-2025 | A year, 2008-2025 | Rank of all states |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 450 | 490 | 1st |
| Louisiana | 196 | 197 | 7th |
| Arkansas | 134 | 155 | 14th |
| Oklahoma | 123 | 151 | 15th |
| New Mexico | 12 | 10 | 47th |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 10, 2026.
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