North Hays County Fire Rescue

Flood Watch
Issued 1:29 PM CDT on September 30, 2026 (GMT-5) · National Weather Service..FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...A portion of south central Texas, including the following
counties, Atascosa, Bandera, Bastrop, Bexar, Blanco, Burnet,
Caldwell, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Gonzales,
Guadalupe, Hays, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, Llano, Maverick, Medina,
Real, Travis, Uvalde, Val Verde, Williamson, Wilson and Zavala.

* WHEN...From 7 PM CDT this evening through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...There is a potential for life threatening flooding
somewhere in the watch area. Excessive runoff may result in
flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and
flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their
banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
Low-water crossings may be flooded. Extensive street flooding and
flooding of creeks and rivers are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rainfall totals of 1-4 inches with isolated amounts of 8 inches
are possible.
- Some locations that may experience flooding include...
San Antonio, Austin, Round Rock, New Braunfels, Cedar Park,
Georgetown, San Marcos, Pflugerville, Medina, Schertz, Kyle, Del
Rio, Eagle Pass, Seguin, Cibolo, Kerrville, Converse, Universal
City, Taylor and Uvalde.
https://www.haysinformed.com/
http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Big trucks, big smiles, and an evening of fire safety! Our crew had a great time visiting Cub Scout Pack 101 on Thursday evening, sharing important safety tips and giving the scouts an up-close look at the big red trucks! 🚒 Outreach

Lights Out Dripping Springs!
🐦‍⬛ Take action to protect migrating birds by turning out all non-essential lights outside and inside from 11pm-6am through November 30th, and especially during peak migration from now until October 29th.

Saturday, October 10th, City of Dripping Springs is hosting a free event to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day 🪶 🍁. Starting in the morning with bird walks at Dripping Springs Ranch Park and Charro Ranch Park, then head to Founders Memorial Park from 9am-1pm for a festival featuring a hawk show, vendors, crafts, a community bird count and more!

📆 Saturday, October 10th
🌅 Bird Walks: 7:30-9:30 am
🎈 Festival: 9am-1pm at Founders Memorial Park

Details can be found at:
https://www.drippingspringstx.gov/festival-of-flight

Heads up, Hays County! The HCESD #6 Board meeting dates for November and December 2026 have been updated! November's meeting is now on the 12th at 12:00 pm and December's meeting is now on the 14th at 12:00 p.m.

The crew enjoyed visiting and sharing the big red truck with the community at the Monkey Oktoberfest. 🚒

The NHCFR crew thoroughly enjoyed reading Construction Site, Firefight! to classes and sharing the big red truck with the kids at Havenwood Nature School.

Pictures of the 9/11 345 Memory Project by Zach Frederick who became a firefighter in 2019. Inspired by a memory training course he attended in February 2025, he decided to memorize the 343 names of the FDNY Firefighters that lost their lives on 9/11. He began in May 2026 and committed to memory all 343 Firefighters. On the morning of 9/11, he wrote out each individual name on the twin towers he constructed and then took part in honoring those lost by completing the memorial stair climb in San Antonio. He said it was a large undertaking; he is humbled to have completed this project by honoring those who gave it all and who are forever etched in our memory. Zach’s memorial will be on display this week at NHCFR Station #71, 400 Sportsplex Drive.
Remembered, Never Forgotten

We are so proud of Chase Bender, whose generous heart continues to shine through his lemonade stand. For years, Chase has faithfully raised funds to purchase appreciation snacks for the North Hays County Fire/Rescue firefighters, showing kindness and dedication far beyond his years. One of these pictures captures a beautiful full-circle moment with Chase and Assistant Chief Humphrey—first in 2022 and again today in 2026. There is another earlier photo with the truck and crew and then pictures with current day crew. Thank you, Chase, for your caring spirit, your commitment to serving others, and the joy you bring to our local heroes!

Thank you to HEB for honoring First Responders on 9/11 and for your continued support of North Hays County Fire Rescue! 🚒. We appreciate you!

Tractor Supply Dripping Springs event for honoring Hometown Heroes. 🚒. Nyx was excited to meet Princess the chicken 🐓