A Flood Watch remains in effect for Brady and the broader West Central Texas region from 1:00 a.m. CDT Wednesday, September 30, through 1:00 a.m. CDT Friday, October 2, as the area braces for multiple rounds of heavy rainfall capable of producing dangerous flash flooding. The National Weather Service in San Angelo warns that excessive rainfall may cause rapid rises in creeks and streams, and flooding in low‑lying areas across rural communities.
Counties Included
The Flood Watch covers Brown, Callahan, Coke, Coleman, Concho, Crockett, Fisher, Haskell, Irion, Jones, Kimble, Mason, McCulloch, Menard, Nolan, Runnels, San Saba, Schleicher, Shackelford, Sterling, Sutton, Taylor, Throckmorton, and Tom Green counties.
Weather Setup
Forecasters expect multiple rounds of heavy rainfall as deep tropical moisture moves into the region from the remnants of a tropical disturbance. This moisture will interact with an upper‑level low-pressure system and a frontal boundary, creating highly efficient rain‑producing thunderstorms.
Atmospheric conditions include high precipitable water values, supporting intense rainfall rates. Model guidance indicates widespread totals of 2 to 4 inches, with locally higher amounts exceeding 7 inches where storms repeatedly track over the same areas.
Potential Impacts
- Rapid rises in rivers, creeks, and streams
- Flooding in low‑lying and flood‑prone areas
- Water covering low‑water crossings
- Hazardous nighttime travel conditions
- Increased risk to life and property due to flash flooding
How Residents Can Stay Safe
Emergency officials urge residents across West Central Texas to take precautions as heavy rainfall continues:
- Avoid driving through flooded roadways. Turn around, don’t drown — most flood‑related deaths occur in vehicles.
- Have multiple ways to receive weather alerts, including NOAA Weather Radio, mobile apps, and local news.
- Stay away from creeks, rivers, and low‑water crossings, even if water appears shallow.
- Monitor changing conditions closely, especially at night when flooding is harder to see.
- Prepare for possible evacuation if you live in a flood‑prone area.
- Secure outdoor items that could wash away in rising water.
- Check on neighbors, especially elderly residents or those living in isolated rural areas.
- Avoid camping or outdoor activities near waterways until the Flood Watch expires.
The National Weather Service emphasizes that flash flooding can develop quickly, especially in rural areas with limited drainage. Residents should remain alert, stay informed, and be ready to act if Flash Flood Warnings are issued.
