Sand Hills Volunteer Fire Department

10/01/2026

Tomorrow's forecast is calling for rain. Please be careful when driving and remember, turn around, don't drown.

09/29/2026

The weather pattern on Wednesday will begin to change as an approaching upper level low over the southwestern U.S. weakens the subtropical ridge axis over Texas and the western Gulf. Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop during the daytime hours. A Pacific cold front will move into the region Thursday spreading showers and thunderstorms over more of the area. Rainfall totals from Wednesday evening through Friday will be 2-4 inches with isolated amounts up to 8 inches possible.

FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...A portion of south central Texas, including the following
counties, Atascosa, Bandera, Bastrop, Bexar, Blanco, Burnet,
Caldwell, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Gonzales,
Guadalupe, Hays, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, Llano, Maverick, Medina,
Real, Travis, Uvalde, Val Verde, Williamson, Wilson and Zavala.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...There is a potential for life threatening flooding
somewhere in the watch area. Excessive runoff may result in
flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and
flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their
banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
Low-water crossings may be flooded. Extensive street flooding and
flooding of creeks and rivers are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rainfall totals of 2-4 inches with isolated amounts of 8 inches
are possible.
- Some locations that may experience flooding include...
San Antonio, Austin, Round Rock, New Braunfels, Cedar Park,
Georgetown, San Marcos, Pflugerville, Medina, Schertz, Kyle, Del
Rio, Eagle Pass, Seguin, Cibolo, Kerrville, Converse, Universal
City, Taylor and Uvalde.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

09/16/2026

We will be doing a trash pickup this Saturday for our adopted highway, FM 477. Anyone interested in helping, please meet us at 7:30 A.M. at the Comanche Crossing parking lot. Bring work gloves and water, and thanks for helping!

09/13/2026

Our crews made a quick stop on a grass fire on Muehl Road today and got to use new tech.

08/28/2026

We've had several people stop by today and drop off donations. Thank you very much!

07/21/2026

07/15/2026

As you can see, it's been raining. Our friends up north have taken the brunt of the storms, but we now have the runoff from upstream that will be coming. Please monitor the Guadalupe County Texas Emergency Management and Fire Marshal's social media for timely updates, as I may be too busy to post accurate information. For now, our roads are passable. We will be monitoring both road and water conditions throughout the day and night if need be. For emergencies, please call 911.

07/15/2026

Current road closures as of UPDATE 7/16 @ 145pm:

Crews are currently out checking roadways, some roadway may be open and we haven't been updated. However, be cautious regardless of barricades being placed or not as weather conditions can change rapidly and roads that were clear can quickly become impassable.

FM 2538 @ Cibolo Creek
Ullrich Rd @ Cibolo Creek (1300 block)
Scull Crossing @ Cibolo Creek (1700 block)
Laubach Rd @ FM 20
FM 1518 between Maske Rd and Savannah Dr
Heinemeyer Rd @ Geronimo Creek (200 block)
Geronimo Dr @ 1st low water crossing (200 block)
Schwarzlose Rd @ FM 1101
3000 block Gin Rd
Single Oak @ Elm Creek (2200 block)
Westmeyer Rd @ Airport Rd

With the isolated downpours road conditions can change rapidly.

07/15/2026

⚠️ River Conditions Update – Guadalupe River
The Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA) has notified Guadalupe County that Lake Dunlap Dam is currently releasing approximately 5,000 cubic feet per second (cfs).
While no immediate emergency exists, residents living along the Guadalupe River are encouraged to take precautions by securing boats, docks, outdoor furniture, and other belongings that could be affected by rising water levels.
Please remain aware of changing river and weather conditions and continue to monitor official updates from Guadalupe County, the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA), and your preferred local news outlets.
We will provide additional updates if conditions change. Stay safe and use caution near the river.