Flash Flood Warning Issued for West Central Bosque County, TX
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NWS Fort Worth has issued a Flash Flood Warning for West Central Bosque County until 1:30 AM CDT due to thunderstorms producing heavy rain and life-threatening flooding.
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This notice was issued by NOAA on June 8, 2026 and geographically references West Central Bosque County, Texas. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Weather Alerts - determines the warning protocol behind it, which shapes what protective action (seeking shelter, following evacuation orders if issued, monitoring official updates) is recommended and which agency holds authority to issue or cancel it.
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Alert Details
A Flash Flood Warning (event code FFW) has been issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth TX. The alert was sent at 10:57 PM CDT on May 24, 2026, and is effective immediately until 1:30 AM CDT on May 25, 2026. Severity is listed as Severe with Immediate urgency and Likely certainty.
Affected Areas
The warning covers West Central Bosque County in central Texas, including the location of Iredell.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Dangerous flash flooding is occurring or is imminent. Do not attempt to travel unless you are fleeing flood waters. If you are in an area subject to flooding, move to higher ground now. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Expected Conditions
At 10:57 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 4 and 6 inches of rain have fallen, with additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches forecast. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Timeline
The Flash Flood Warning is in effect from 10:57 PM CDT on May 24, 2026, until 1:30 AM CDT on May 25, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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