The National Weather Service is predicting heavy rains across much of South Central Texas, beginning Wednesday morning and lasting into Thursday afternoon, prompting concerns about the possibility of flash flooding. A Flood Watch has been issued for the region, including Comal and Guadalupe counties, from 7am Wednesday, June 19th until 1pm on Thursday, June 20th. Forecasters are predicting a widespread 2 to 5 inches of rain along and west of the I-35 corridor, with higher rain totals possible which could potentially lead to concerns of river flooding. City of New Braunfels staff is closely monitoring weather conditions and is preparing to make a number of decisions to ensure the safety of residents and visitors. The City is preparing to possibly open the Emergency Operations Center, and the outdoor warning sirens will be used should river flooding occur.
City Facilities & Services
- Wednesday, June 19th, is already a City holiday in observance of Juneteenth with closures scheduled for most City facilities including City Hall, Municipal Court, the Public Library, Parks & Recreation administrative offices, and the Westside Community Center.
- Please note: Das Rec will continue normal hours of operation on Wednesday.
- At this time, there are no anticipated changes to residential Solid Waste & Recycling services.
- City officials will monitor river conditions closely to determine if a temporary closure of access to the Comal River and the City Tube Chute is needed.
Roads and Low Water Crossing Preparations
- City street crews are pre-staging barricades at low water crossings and areas that are prone to street flooding.
- Fire and Police officials are preparing their flood response vehicles (including swift water rescue boats) ahead of the inclement weather.
- Should road closures become necessary, residents can find updated local road closure information on the City of New Braunfels website. Drivers should always remember to NEVER drive around barricades or through standing water on roads. TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN.
City Meetings & Events
Decisions on postponements or cancellations for City meetings, programs, and events will be made should weather conditions deteriorate. New Braunfels City staff will continue to monitor updates from the National Weather Service and any announcements about City facilities or services will be posted on the City’s website at www.newbraunfels.gov and on the City’s social media accounts including Facebook, Instagram, and NextDoor.