Menard County issues evacuation orders as more than 254 mm (10 inches) of rain trigger flash floods in Texas
Menard County officials issued evacuation orders on Thursday, November 20, 2025, after heavy rainfall of over 254 mm (10 inches) inundated parts of the Texas Hill Country. The flooding prompted a Flash Flood Emergency for the Menard area.
Flooding in Menard County after heavy rainfall through November 20, 2025. Credit: Brandon Corbin
Radar estimates showed between 203–229 mm (8 and 9 inches) of rain falling over six hours, with localized totals above 254 mm (10 inches).
“We’re over 229 mm (9 inches) in town with reports of 304 mm (12 inches) in some places, but the rain has slowed in the last half hour and city streets are clearing” said Menard County Judge Brandon Corbin.
Streams feeding into the San Saba River overflowed, forcing residents in low-lying areas and RV parks to evacuate. Local authorities advised anyone needing assistance to contact emergency services.
A Flood Warning is in effect for the San Saba River, with the water levels being expected to rise above flood stage on Friday afternoon. It is then forecast to crest at 7.8 m (25.9 feet) at around 00:00 local time (LT) on Saturday, November 22.
The heavy rainfall is associated to a surge of deep Gulf moisture affecting south-central Texas. The Weather Prediction Center (WPC) had issued a Moderate Risk of Excessive Rainfall for south-central Texas through Thursday, forecasting 75–125 mm (3–5 inches) of rain, with locally higher totals.
Parts of the Texas Hill Country are still recovering from the severe flooding in July that left over a 100 dead, including 27 girls from camp mystic.
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