Civil Emergency Message Issued for Fast Rising Water Near Castroville Texas as Medina River and San Geronimo Creek Surge
CASTROVILLE, TEXAS — A Civil Emergency Message was issued for Medina County at 7:40 a.m. CDT warning of fast rising water along the Medina River and San Geronimo Creek near Castroville. Residents in the affected area, including Hondo, Lakehills, and Devine, are being told to move away from the river and creek immediately and seek higher ground. The emergency covers a wide stretch of Medina County stretching from near Sabinal in the west to the edges of San Antonio’s suburbs in the east. Officials are stressing this is a fast-developing and dangerous situation.
Civil Emergency Message Triggers Urgent Warning
The Civil Emergency Message, one of the most serious alerts issued by the National Weather Service, signals an immediate threat to life and property. This alert specifically targets the area surrounding Castroville, where the Medina River and San Geronimo Creek are experiencing rapid water rises that could lead to dangerous flash flooding.
Affected Communities Span Medina County
The warning zone stretches across a large section of Medina County, including Hondo, Castroville, Lakehills, and Devine, with Bandera sitting just to the north of the alert boundary. The area lies west of San Antonio, with Highway 90 and Interstate 35 corridors nearby potentially affected by rising water crossing roadways.
Move to Higher Ground Now, Officials Urge
Emergency officials are directing anyone near the Medina River or San Geronimo Creek to leave the area and move to higher ground without delay. Flash flooding can develop within minutes in these conditions, and water levels along the river and creek are expected to continue rising rapidly through the morning.
Saturated Soils Heighten Flood Danger
This emergency follows a pattern of heavy rainfall across South Texas in recent days, which has left area waterways prone to rapid rises. Residents are urged to avoid driving through flooded roadways and to monitor local alerts closely as conditions evolve throughout the day.
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