Zapata County Fire Department/emergency Management

06/05/2026

🌦️ Weather Update - June 5, 2026

Zapata County may experience periods of rain and thunderstorms through the weekend. While widespread severe weather is not expected locally, isolated heavy rainfall may lead to minor ponding of water in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

⚠️ Remember:
• Slow down on wet roadways
• Never drive through flooded roads
• Stay alert for lightning during thunderstorms
• Monitor local forecasts for changing conditions

The Zapata County Fire Department will continue to monitor weather conditions and provide updates as needed.

Stay safe, Zapata County.

Information provided by the National Weather Service, Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), and the Texas State Operations Center Weather Briefing.

06/04/2026

🚨 Weather Update Zapata County - Thursday, June 4, 2026 🚨

The National Weather Service and Texas Division of Emergency Management continue to monitor the potential for heavy rainfall across portions of South Texas, including Zapata County.

🌧️ What to Expect
• Periods of showers and thunderstorms today and Friday
• Locally heavy rainfall possible
• Ponding of water on roadways
• Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas

Forecast guidance indicates rainfall rates could become heavy at times, which may lead to quick accumulations and localized flooding concerns. The heaviest rainfall potential over the next couple of days is expected to be focused along portions of the Rio Grande and Falcon Reservoir region.

⚠️ Safety Reminders
• Slow down on wet roadways
• Never drive through flooded roads or low water crossings
• Use caution during periods of heavy rainfall and lightning
• Stay weather aware and monitor local forecasts

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The Zapata County Fire Department will continue monitoring weather conditions and provide updates as needed.

06/02/2026

🌧️ WEATHER UPDATE FOR ZAPATA COUNTY 🌧️

The National Weather Service continues to monitor the potential for scattered showers and thunderstorms across South Texas today.

⚠️ Main Concerns:
• Locally heavy rainfall
• Ponding of water on roadways
• Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas
• Frequent lightning with stronger storms

While widespread severe weather is not expected in Zapata County, any thunderstorm that develops could produce brief heavy rainfall and hazardous driving conditions.

🚗 Slow down on wet roads.
🌊 Never drive through flooded roadways.
⚡ When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors.

The Zapata County Fire Department will continue to monitor weather conditions and provide updates as needed.

05/27/2026

🚨 Flood Advisory Issued for Zapata County Until 10:30 AM 🚨

The National Weather Service in Brownsville has issued a Flood Advisory for Zapata County, Jim Hogg County, and portions of Brooks County until 10:30 AM CDT due to heavy rainfall moving across the area.

⚠️ What to Expect
🌧 Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms
🌊 Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas
🚗 Ponding of water on roadways
⚡ Reduced visibility and hazardous driving conditions

Radar estimates indicate between 1 and 2 inches of rainfall have already fallen, with an additional 0.5 to 1.5 inches possible this morning.

Areas that may experience flooding include:
📍 Zapata
📍 San Ygnacio
📍 Medina
📍 Guerra
📍 Thompsonville
📍 Randado
📍 Zapata High School area
📍 Zapata Middle School area
📍 Falcon Shores
…and surrounding communities.

⚠️ Safety Reminders
• Turn Around, Don’t Drown
• Never drive through flooded roadways or low water crossings
• Keep children away from storm drains, creeks, and culverts
• Remain alert even if rain is not currently falling in your immediate area

Water levels can rise rapidly with heavy rainfall.

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Information provided by the National Weather Service Brownsville/Rio Grande Valley.

Zapata County Fire Department will continue monitoring conditions and responding as needed.

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05/27/2026

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Brooks, Jim Hogg, Kenedy, Starr and Zapata Counties until 6 AM. This means conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. Be alert for rapidly changing conditions and ensure you have multiple ways to receive warnings tonight.

05/26/2026

🚨 Zapata County Weather Update - Tonight Into Wednesday Morning 🚨

Another round of strong to severe thunderstorms may develop late tonight into Wednesday morning across portions of Deep South Texas, including Zapata County.

According to the latest briefing from the National Weather Service Brownsville/Rio Grande Valley, the Storm Prediction Center has placed Deep South Texas under a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe weather, with a Slight Risk extending into far northeastern Zapata County.

In addition, the Weather Prediction Center has expanded the Marginal Risk for excessive rainfall to include Zapata County through tonight.

⚠️ Main Threats
🌩 Strong to severe thunderstorms
💨 Damaging wind gusts over 58 mph possible
🧊 Hail greater than 1 inch possible
⚡ Frequent lightning
🌧 Heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding

⏰ Timing
• Isolated storms may begin developing late this evening along and west of US-281
• A line of thunderstorms may move west to east overnight into Wednesday morning

Forecast confidence remains low to medium as the exact timing and placement of storms may still change.

🌧 Flooding Concerns
Recent rainfall has left portions of the area saturated, increasing the potential for:
• Ponding on roadways
• Flooding in low-lying or poor drainage areas
• Hazardous driving conditions during heavy rainfall

✅ Safety Reminders
• Stay weather aware overnight
• Secure loose outdoor items ahead of storms
• Never drive through flooded roadways or low water crossings
• Have multiple ways to receive emergency alerts
• Use caution during periods of lightning and heavy rainfall

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Information provided by the National Weather Service Brownsville/Rio Grande Valley and regional emergency management partners.

Zapata County Fire Department will continue monitoring weather conditions and will provide updates as needed.