Flood Warning Issued for Aransas and Refugio Counties, TX

Source: NOAA · Aransas and Refugio Counties, TX

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NWS Corpus Christi TX has issued a Flood Warning for Copano Creek near Refugio affecting Aransas and Refugio Counties until May 29 at 11:00AM CDT.

What this NWS weather alert tells you, and what most readers miss

This notice was issued by NOAA on June 15, 2026 and geographically references Aransas and Refugio Counties, TX. 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 regulatory framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, recalls, evacuations) are available to affected individuals and who holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.

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Alert Details

Flood Warning issued by NWS Corpus Christi TX. Effective from 2026-05-27T14:25:00-05:00 until 2026-05-29T11:00:00-05:00. Severity: Severe. Certainty: Likely. Urgency: Expected.

Affected Areas

Aransas County, TX and Refugio County, TX. Specifically Copano Creek Near Refugio.

What You Should Do

Avoid the area as minor flooding is forecast.

Expected Conditions

The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.2 feet late this afternoon. Flood stage is 12.0 feet. Minor flooding is forecast. This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.2 feet on 10/18/2021.

Timeline

Alert effective May 27 at 2:25PM CDT. River expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. Alert ends May 29 at 11:00AM CDT.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this NWS weather alert.

What is this NWS weather alert about?
NWS Corpus Christi TX has issued a Flood Warning for Copano Creek near Refugio affecting Aransas and Refugio Counties until May 29 at 11:00AM CDT.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Aransas and Refugio Counties, TX. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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