Last updated November 9, 2026 at 05:30 UTC. This page is updated in place as the situation changes, rather than published as a new article each time.
The National Weather Service office in Austin/San Antonio issued a Flash Flood Warning at 7:46 PM CST on November 8 for three Texas counties: Edwards, Kinney, and Val Verde. The warning is in effect until 12:00 AM CST on November 9.
A Flash Flood Warning means flooding is already occurring or is imminent in the warned area. This is different from a watch, which only means conditions are favorable. Residents in low-lying areas, near creeks and rivers, or in terrain prone to rapid runoff should take this seriously and act now rather than waiting for water to rise.
What You Might Notice
People in the affected counties may see rapidly rising water on roads, especially at low-water crossings, which are common in this part of Texas Hill Country and the border region. Small creeks and normally dry arroyos can fill and overflow within minutes of heavy rain. You may also experience poor drainage flooding in towns, standing water on rural roads, and reduced visibility from heavy downpours.
The warning covers a largely rural stretch of southwest Texas, including communities such as Rocksprings in Edwards County, Brackettville and Spofford in Kinney County, and Del Rio in Val Verde County. Flash flooding is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in Texas, and most of those deaths happen in vehicles.
What To Do
1. Stay off the roads if possible. If you must travel, never drive through water covering the roadway – just six inches of moving water can knock down an adult, and twelve inches can carry away a car. “Turn Around, Don’t Drown” applies tonight.
2. Move to higher ground if you are in a flood-prone area, near a creek bed, or camping outdoors. Do not wait to see the water arrive; flash floods can surge downstream faster than people expect, even if it is not raining heavily where you are standing.
3. Keep monitoring. The warning expires at midnight, but it can be extended if heavy rain continues. Have a way to receive alerts overnight – a charged phone with wireless emergency alerts enabled or a battery-powered weather radio.
Data for this alert comes from the National Weather Service (NOAA/NWS Austin/San Antonio office).
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do right now if I'm in Edwards, Kinney, or Val Verde County?
Stay off flooded roads, avoid low-water crossings, and move to higher ground if you are near a creek, river, or low-lying area. Keep your phone charged and emergency alerts turned on through midnight.
How long will this warning last?
The current warning runs until 12:00 AM CST on November 9. The National Weather Service can extend it or issue new warnings if heavy rain continues after that time.
Is it safe to drive through water on the road if it looks shallow?
No. Water depth and current strength are impossible to judge at night, and the road underneath may be washed out. Six inches of moving water can sweep a person away, and a foot or more can float a vehicle.
Does this warning include Del Rio?
Yes – Del Rio is the county seat of Val Verde County, which is one of the three counties covered by this warning. Residents there and in Rocksprings and Brackettville should monitor conditions closely.
Update History
Earlier updates on this page, newest first:
- Nov 8, 2026 – Flash Flood Warning – 2 Areas Affected (National Weather Service (NWS))
- Nov 7, 2026 – Flash Flood Warning – 2 Areas Affected (National Weather Service (NWS))
- Nov 6, 2026 – Flash Flood Warning – 3 Areas Affected (National Weather Service (NWS))
- Nov 5, 2026 – Flash Flood Warning – 4 Areas Affected (National Weather Service (NWS))
- Nov 4, 2026 – Flash Flood Warning – 2 Areas Affected (National Weather Service (NWS))
- Nov 3, 2026 – Flash Flood Warning: Coconino, AZ (National Weather Service (NWS))
- Nov 2, 2026 – Flash Flood Warning – 3 Areas Affected (National Weather Service (NWS))
- Nov 1, 2026 – Flash Flood Warning – 9 Areas Affected (National Weather Service (NWS))
- Oct 31, 2026 – Flash Flood Warning: Kauai, HI (National Weather Service (NWS))
- Oct 30, 2026 – Flash Flood Warning – 9 Areas Affected (National Weather Service (NWS))
- Oct 29, 2026 – Flash Flood Warning: Maui, HI (National Weather Service (NWS))
- Oct 28, 2026 – Flash Flood Warning: Eddy, NM (National Weather Service (NWS))
- Oct 27, 2026 – Flash Flood Warning Issued for Chaves and Lincoln Counties, New Mexico
- Oct 26, 2026 – Flash Flood Warning Issued for Otero County, New Mexico
- Oct 25, 2026 – Flash Flood Warning Issued for Curry and Quay Counties, New Mexico
- Oct 24, 2026 – Flash Flood Warning Issued for Cibola and McKinley Counties, New Mexico — Until 5:00 PM MDT
- Oct 23, 2026 – Flash Flood Warning Issued for Grant and Luna Counties, New Mexico
- Oct 22, 2026 – Flash Flood Warning Issued Overnight for Parts of Arizona and Southern California
- Oct 21, 2026 – Flash Flood Warning Issued for Kane and Washington Counties, Utah
- Oct 19, 2026 – Flash Flood Warning: San Juan, Carolina, Guaynabo, and Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico
- Oct 18, 2026 – Flash Flood Warning: Broward, FL
- Oct 17, 2026 – Flash Flood Warning Issued for Guam Through Early Saturday Morning
- Oct 15, 2026 – Flash Flood Warning for Parts of North Texas Until 1:45 PM CDT
- Oct 14, 2026 – Flash Flood Warning in Effect for Parts of West Texas and Southeast Ohio Until 5:15 PM CDT
- Oct 12, 2026 – Flash Flood Warning for Washington and Kane Counties, Utah — Overnight Until 12:15 AM MDT
- Oct 11, 2026 – Flash Flood Warning Issued for Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina
- Oct 10, 2026 – Flash Flood Warning Issued for Taylor County, Florida — Until 1:30 PM EDT
- Oct 9, 2026 – Flash Flood Warning for Franklin, Liberty, and Wakulla Counties, Florida
- Oct 8, 2026 – Flash Flood Warning Issued for Oahu Until 1:15 PM HST
- Oct 6, 2026 – Flash Flood Warning: Gadsden and Leon Counties, Florida — Until 11:15 PM EDT
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Source: National Weather Service (NWS)
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Sky & Solar Conditions at the Time
Moon: New Moon (0% illuminated), in Scorpio.
Notable planetary angles: Venus sextile Mars (61°), Venus sextile Jupiter (58°), Sun conjunct Moon (2°), Mars conjunct Jupiter (3°).
Concurrent space weather: planetary Kp index 3.0; strongest recent solar flare: nothing notable.
This is a factual snapshot, not a claim of cause and effect – researchers are divided on whether lunar, planetary or solar factors influence seismic or weather activity. It’s included so readers can track the pattern for themselves over time.
