Flood Warning Issued for Aransas, Refugio, and San Patricio Counties Until 6:30 PM CDT

Alert Details

A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Corpus Christi, TX. The alert is in effect for portions of south Texas due to flooding caused by excessive rainfall.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following counties in south Texas:

• Aransas County
• Refugio County
• San Patricio County

Specific locations expected to experience flooding include Bayside and Bonnie View.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers are urged to follow the safety mantra: “Turn around, don’t drown” when encountering flooded roads. Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles. If you observe flooding, please report it to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass the information to the National Weather Service when it is safe to do so.

Expected Conditions

At 3:24 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain resulting from thunderstorms. Between 2.5 and 5 inches of rain have already fallen in the warned area. Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying or flood-prone locations is imminent or currently occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable, with many areas of slow-moving or standing water expected.

Timeline

The Flood Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 6:30 PM CDT on March 8, 2026.