NWS San Angelo TXFL.W 0007October 1, 2026
Flood Warning: Mason, TX
The National Weather Service office in San Angelo issued a flood warning for Mason in Texas, in force until 11:30 a.m. local time on October 2. It was the 7th river flood warning the NWS office in San Angelo issued in 2026. Texas had 1 flood warning in October 2026, against 40 in an average October of 2008-2025 (Texas's flood warnings by year).
Warning
In force for 14.6 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, San Angelo TX
- Area
- Mason
- State
- Texas
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 3:15 p.m. CDT, October 1, 2026
- In force from
- 8:52 p.m. CDT, October 1, 2026
- Expires
- 11:30 a.m. CDT, October 2, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Severe, Observed, Immediate
- VTEC event
- KSJT FL.W 0007
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Llano River Near Mason affecting Mason County. For the Llano River...including Mason...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Llano River near Mason. * WHEN...From this evening to Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding will occur. Secondary roads and low water crossings will become flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.5 feet late this evening. It will then fall below flood stage by Midnight. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.5 feet on 10/05/1969. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What the agency told people to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 315 AM CDT.
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