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weather NWS severe Mason, TX July 17, 2026 at 6:12 PM

Flood Warning

...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Texas...

Llano River Near Mason affecting Mason County.

For the Llano River...including Junction, Mason...Major flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Llano River near Mason.

* WHEN...Until late Saturday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 19.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. -

Flooding in Mason, TX can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.

This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.

Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.

Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.

Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.

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