Flood watch still in effect Thursday morning

Lampasas County will face another round of thunderstorms this morning, and flooding remains possible. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch that will remain effective through 1 a.m. Friday morning for Lampasas, Hamilton, Coryell, Bell and surrounding counties.

Tornado warning, flash flood warning issued

A tornado warning and flash flood warning have been issued for Lampasas County Wednesday evening.The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning in effect for Lampasas and surrounding counties from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. A flash flood warning was also issued, remaining effective until 8 p.m.

Cinco de Mayo flooding leads to water rescues, high damages

Saturday night and early Sunday morning flooding led to the closure of area roadways and the rescue of at least 15 Lampasas County residents. Due to the intensity of the flooding, county commissioners approved a disaster declaration for the event on Monday morning.

Severe thunderstorm, tornado warnings issued Friday morning

Update: The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for southern Coryell, southeastern Lampasas and northwestern Bell counties.The warning was issued at 10:59 a.m. and remains in effect until 11: 30 a.m.At 10:58 a.m.

"Hottest July on record"

More active wildfires were reported this week with temperatures still in the triple digits. In addition, Texas Forest Service officials have called last month the “hottest July on record” for many areas in Texas.  The Texas Forest Service reported an active, 110-acre fire in north Lampasas County.

More roadway maintenance in Lampasas County

The Texas Department of Transportation Brownwood District will start its annual maintenance sealcoat project today and expected to be completed in the next several weeks.  TxDOT’s contractor, Brannon Paving Ltd., will start on U.S. 183 in Lampasas County this afternoon.