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Southeast Texas has been hit hard with severe rain as heavy storms continue to sweep through the area, with some areas reporting up to 10 inches of rainfall. Flash flood warnings are in effect across the region as emergency crews brace for additional severe weather.
SAN ANTONIO — The death toll from Thursday morning's flash flood that overwhelmed numerous cars in northeast San Antonio – pushing them off the roadway and into a nearby creek bed – has grown to 13, officials said.
Eight people have been reported dead in floodwaters in San Antonio, Texas, and widespread excessive rainfall could spell more danger of flash flooding across Southern Plains states and parts of ...
Heavy rain is coming to Texas and some surrounding states into the end of the week and at least one consequence could be dangerous flash flooding.
Rain swept through Central Texas early Thursday, prompting flash flood warnings and leading to multiple road closures across Bell, McLennan, and Robertson counties.
A Weather Impact Alert Day has been issued for Friday as Southeast Texas can expect 1-2 inches of rain with possible flash flooding risks.
Central Texas, including San Antonio and areas east, are in a Level 2 of 5 risk for isolated to scattered severe storms through Wednesday evening. On Thursday, there's a higher risk of damaging winds and heavy rain, plus even large hail, along the Interstate 10 corridor east of San Antonio, wrote a NWS forecaster on Wednesday.
Seek higher ground. Never walk or drive through flooded roadways; avoid floodwaters as much as possible. Listen to local media and evacuate if told to. Do not enter flood waters. Murky water easily hides debris, chemicals and downed power lines. Wait for the "all clear" to re-enter a flood-damaged property.