Texas Water Development Board

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🌡️ The summer of 2026 was the warmest on record for the United States. From June through August, below-normal rainfall and above-normal temperatures contributed to widespread drought conditions and increased wildfire activity across many parts of the country.

In Texas, parts of central, southern, and western regions experienced above-average temperatures, while much of the rest of the state experienced much above average temps.

Looking ahead, there may be some relief this fall and winter. Forecasts indicate the potential development of a strong El Niño pattern, which typically increases the likelihood of wetter-than-normal conditions across the southern United States.

Learn more from Drought.gov: https://www.drought.gov/news/drought-summer-2026-12-maps-and-graphs-2026-09-16

TWDB’s Water Weekly: The latest drought map for conditions as of September 22 shows the ninth consecutive week of drought expansion. Drought covered 22 percent of the state in mid-July but has now expanded to its largest extent since early April. One-fifth of the state is in extreme or exceptional drought. https://bit.ly/TexasWaterWeekly

🌧️ Heavy rainfall and flood threats are expected across parts of Texas this week. Stay informed, monitor local conditions, and never drive through flooded roadways.

💧 Monitor real-time rain and flood conditions across the state at TexasFlood.org. Stay safe, Texas!

Now is the time to prepare for flood impacts, as large portions of the state face heavy rainfall and flood threats this week.

☔️Monitor Local Forecasts
🎒Pack a Go-Kit
📢Follow Directions from Local Officials
🚘Avoid Floodwater: Turn Around, Don't Drown

🚰 The Texas Water Development Board is accepting applications for the Texas Water Supply Corporation Grants opportunity through the Texas Water Fund.

Up to $50 million in grant funding is available to eligible water supply corporations for water supply, water conservation, and water loss mitigation projects.

✅ 100% grant funding available for eligible projects
📅 Applications are due January 13, 2027

Learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply on the TWDB website: https://www.twdb.texas.gov/financial/programs/TWSCG/index.asp

The TWDB has released a manual that provides communities with guidance on nature-based flood mitigation solutions and how they can perform across Texas' varied geographic regions. https://bit.ly/NBS_Explainer

Photo of constructed wetland in San Marcos courtesy of Freese and Nichols, Inc.

The Texas Water Development Board will hold a Board meeting on Thursday, October 1, at 9:30 a.m., to consider approving financial assistance for water, wastewater, and flood projects. See the full agenda at https://www.twdb.texas.gov/board/2026/10/board/index.asp.

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