Flash Flood Warning Issued for Duval, Jim Wells, Kleberg, Nueces Counties TX
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NWS Corpus Christi has issued a Flash Flood Warning for parts of south central Texas until 7:45 AM CDT May 21 due to thunderstorms producing heavy rain.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- South Central Texas
- Issued
- June 2, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Corpus Christi TX
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 2 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in South Central Texas.
Alert Details
Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Corpus Christi TX (NOAA). Effective from May 21, 2026 at 4:41 AM CDT until May 21, 2026 at 7:45 AM CDT. Severity: Severe. Urgency: Immediate. Certainty: Likely.
Affected Areas
East Central Duval County, Southwestern Jim Wells County, Western Kleberg County, and Southwestern Nueces County in south central Texas. Specific locations include Kingsville, Alice, San Diego, Bishop, Ben Bolt, Palito Blanco, Kingsville Naval Air Station, Alice Acres, Ricardo, San Jose, Riviera, Riviera Beach, Lake Alice, and Loyola Beach.
What You Should Do
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.
Expected Conditions
Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. Expected rainfall rate is 2 to 3 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are possible.
Timeline
Alert effective May 21, 2026 at 4:41 AM CDT. Expires and ends May 21, 2026 at 7:45 AM CDT. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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