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NWS Issues Flood, Tornado, Wind Alerts Across Three States

5/25/2026

Center

NWS Issues Alerts

The National Weather Service issued flood, thunderstorm, tornado and wind alerts on May 24-25, 2026, covering Texas, South Carolina and California.
Flood advisories, flash-flood warnings and a tornado warning covered Texas and South Carolina counties through the evening of May 25.
The advisory for Tarrant County, Texas, ran from 3:59 p.m. to 6 p.m., warning of flooding.
A tornado warning for Anderson County, South Carolina, 8:24-9 p.m., urging residents to seek shelter.

Right

NWS Alerts

Flash-flood warnings remained active for Hamilton County, Texas, through 11:30 p.m. after 2-3 inches of rain fell near Hico.
A Flood Advisory was issued for Bexar to Medina counties as storms produced gusts and hail.
Rainfall totals over the past five days, including today, show increasing accumulation across the region.
A Flood Watch covers much of the area for Memorial Day weekend, raising flooding concerns.

Blindspot

Center coverage emphasized tornado and high-wind alerts in South Carolina and California, while Right coverage limited its focus to Texas flood advisories.
Right coverage did not include the specific Anderson County, South Carolina tornado warning issued on May 24-25 that Center highlighted.

History

Historical Context

From April 1993 the Mississippi and Missouri basins endured the Great Flood, killing 50 people and causing $12-16 billion in damage after rains up to 750 % above normal. The National Weather Service issued over 1,000 flood warnings and the Army Corps deployed sandbags. In May 2026 the NWS issued flood, tornado and wind alerts for Texas, South Carolina and California, mirroring the 1993 multi-state response.

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NWS Issues Alerts

The National Weather Service issued flood, thunderstorm, tornado and wind alerts on May 24-25, 2026, covering Texas, South Carolina and California.
Flood advisories, flash-flood warnings and a tornado warning covered Texas and South Carolina counties through the evening of May 25.
The advisory for Tarrant County, Texas, ran from 3:59 p.m. to 6 p.m., warning of flooding.
A tornado warning for Anderson County, South Carolina, 8:24-9 p.m., urging residents to seek shelter.

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