Severe Flood Watch is in effect for affected areas of Texas through 15 October 2026, 13:00, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The watch covers northern Texas counties including Baylor, Foard, Hardeman, Knox and Wilbarger. The alert is listed with Severity: Severe, Urgency: Future and Certainty: Possible.
This Flood Watch generally indicates that flooding caused by excessive rainfall may be possible. Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected from early Wednesday through Thursday morning with very heavy rainfall rates. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
For safety, call 911 for emergencies and monitor later forecasts and local emergency services. You should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Consider moving to higher ground if you are in low-lying or flood-prone locations and avoid driving through flooded roads. Stay alert to guidance from the NWS and local authorities and have a plan to protect people and property if conditions worsen.
