New Berlin VFD

06/05/2026

Showers and storms could produce locally heavy rain Friday and Saturday. There is a level 2 risk for excessive rain Friday and level 1 risk Saturday.

06/03/2026

Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 9:06PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Bexar; Guadalupe; Wilson; Karnes; Gonzales

At 906 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles east of New Berlin to near Pandora to
near Westhoff. Movement was southwest at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Floresville, Poth, Stockdale, Kosciusko, Nixon, St. Hedwig,
Elmendorf, La Vernia, Falls City, Smiley, New Berlin, Pandora,
Calaveras Lake, Gillett, Cestohowa, Sutherland Springs, Canada Verde,
Ecleto, Helena, and Pana Maria.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

05/31/2026

Multiple departments working together to put on the GCFFA 2026 Spring School.

05/27/2026

Officially confirmed as an EF-1 tornado last night

05/27/2026

FM 465 Bridge @ I-10 Update

Commissioner German reported that in his discussions with TXDOT they anticipate bridge repairs to be completed in the next 6 weeks weather permitting.

05/27/2026

Our volunteers are out checking roadways, creek crossings etc. Have found trees in roadways in several spots so far. Travel is discouraged for a while. Downed trees have been cleared off woelke , single oak, fm 775 near stahl, and brietzke roads. There is a down tree 6400 blk fm 467 near road but not blocking. Single oak road at elm creek is closed due to high water.

05/27/2026

Tornado Warning issued May 26 at 10:21PM CDT until May 26 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Gonzales, TX; Guadalupe, TX

National Weather Service: TORNADO WARNING in this area until 11:00 PM CDT. Take shelter now in a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Check media.

NWS: TORNADO WARNING in this area til 11:00 PM CDT. Take shelter now. Check media.

TOREWX

The National Weather Service in Austin San Antonio has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Guadalupe County in south central Texas...
West central Gonzales County in south central Texas...

* Until 1100 PM CDT.

* At 1021 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located over New Berlin, or 7 miles southeast of
Cibolo, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
Seguin, McQueeney, and New Berlin around 1025 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Belmont, Bebe, Nolte, Zipp, Monthalia, and Leesville.

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

05/27/2026

Tornado Warning issued May 26 at 9:48PM CDT until May 26 at 10:30PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Bexar, TX; Comal, TX; Guadalupe, TX

National Weather Service: TORNADO WARNING in this area until 10:30 PM CDT. Take shelter now in a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Check media.

NWS: TORNADO WARNING in this area til 10:30 PM CDT. Take shelter now. Check media.

TOREWX

The National Weather Service in Austin San Antonio has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Guadalupe County in south central Texas...
Northeastern Bexar County in south central Texas...
South central Comal County in south central Texas...

* Until 1030 PM CDT.

* At 948 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located over
Terrell Hills, or near San Antonio, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* These dangerous storms will be near...
San Antonio, Kirby, Windcrest, and Terrell Hills around 955 PM
CDT.
Converse and Live Oak around 1000 PM CDT.
Schertz, Universal City, and Randolph AFB around 1005 PM CDT.
Selma around 1010 PM CDT.
Cibolo around 1015 PM CDT.
Santa Clara and Zuehl around 1020 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Adkins, Martinez, Bracken, and Friendly Corner.

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

05/23/2026

ROAD CLOSURES

Gin Rd @ Santa Clara Creek

05/05/2026

Online tickets are still available, contact a Fire Dept member, or call 830-560-6648.

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