Key facts
- Alert
- Flash Flood Warning (severe)
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, San Angelo TX
- Areas
- Nolan, TX; Taylor, TX
- Places
- Nolan, Happy Valley, Coronados Camp, Hylton, Camp Butman, Shep
- In effect
- until 7:00 PM CDT, Oct 15, 2026
- Detection
- Radar indicated
What the National Weather Service says
“Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads.”
NWS San Angelo TX, Flash Flood Warning, 3:59 PM CDT Oct 15, 2026 · official alert
“Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.”
NWS San Angelo TX, Flash Flood Warning, 3:59 PM CDT Oct 15, 2026 · official alert
“Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.”
NWS San Angelo TX, Flash Flood Warning, 3:59 PM CDT Oct 15, 2026 · official alert
What to do
Do not drive into flooded roads. The National Weather Service says to turn around, don't drown, because most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Stay away from low water crossings, small creeks and streams, underpasses and other low-lying areas. The warning lists several county road crossings, including FM 89 at Elm Creek.
Move to higher ground if water is rising near you. Never drive around barricades.
Just 6 inches of moving water can knock you down, and 1 foot of moving water can sweep a vehicle away.
Context
FEMA flood-insurance records show 56 claims in Nolan County between 1980 and 2019, and 936 claims in Taylor County between 1978 and 2026. These counts cover only insured properties, so they do not capture every flood loss.
Both counties were included in the February 2021 severe winter storms declaration. Nolan County also had a 2019 flood declaration, and Taylor County had a 2007 declaration for severe storms, tornadoes and flooding.
Updates
- The flash flood warning expired at 7:00 PM CDT.
- NWS San Angelo TX issued the flash flood warning until 7:00 PM CDT.
History here
Nolan County: 56 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1980, most recent 2019.
Nolan County: recent federal disaster declarations
- DR-4586 (2021): severe winter storms
- DR-4416 (2019): severe storms and flooding
- DR-4255 (2016): severe winter storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding
- DR-4029 (2011): wildfires
- DR-1999 (2011): wildfires
Taylor County: 936 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1978, most recent 2026.
Taylor County: recent federal disaster declarations
- DR-4586 (2021): severe winter storms
- DR-1730 (2007): tropical storm erin
- DR-1709 (2007): severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding
- DR-1624 (2006): extreme wildfire threat
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Questions
- Is there a flash flood warning in Nolan County, Texas?
- Yes. The National Weather Service in San Angelo issued a Flash Flood Warning at 3:59 PM CDT for southeastern Nolan County. It runs until 7:00 PM CDT on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Which places are affected by the Taylor County flash flood warning?
- The warning covers southwestern Taylor County and southeastern Nolan County. Places named include Nolan, Happy Valley, Coronados Camp, Hylton, Camp Butman and Shep.
- How much rain has fallen?
- The National Weather Service says radar indicated between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen in the warned area. Up to 1 inch more is possible.
Sources
- NWS San Angelo TX: Flash Flood Warning, Oct 15, 2026 weather.gov
- FEMA OpenFEMA: NFIP claims and disaster declarations fema.gov
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