**Gatesville, Texas —** The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Flash Flood Warning for central Coryell County and eastern Lampasas County in central Texas, in effect until 9:00 AM CDT Friday morning.

**What is happening:** At 6:21 AM, Doppler radar showed heavy rain continuing along a line from Lampasas to west of Gatesville to Cranfills Gap. Radar estimates show up to 3 inches of rain has already fallen in a couple of hours, with another 1 to 2 inches possible before the warning expires. Flash flooding is either underway or expected to begin shortly.

**Local impacts:** Flash flooding will hit small creeks and streams first, then spread to city streets, highways, underpasses, and other low-lying or poor-drainage spots. Towns in the warned area include Gatesville, Lampasas, Arnett, Harbin, and Hurst Springs.

**What to do:**

- Never drive through flooded roads — turn around, don't drown. Most flood deaths happen in vehicles.

- Stay away from creek crossings and low-water bridges.

- If you see water rising around you, get to higher ground immediately.

- Keep children and pets away from storm drains and running water.

*Source: National Weather Service Fort Worth. Issued Friday, October 2, 2026.*