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Flood Watches Blanket Central Texas as Heavy Rain Targets Region Tonight Through Thursday

Forecasters say an upper-level storm tapping deep Gulf moisture could deliver short bursts of rain far above November norms, setting the stage for flash flooding.

Overview

  • Flood watches run from Wednesday night through Thursday night as multiple rounds of heavy rain move across Central Texas.
  • Forecast totals are 2 to 4 inches with isolated pockets over 6 inches, especially southeast of a Brownwood–Brady–Menard–Sonora line.
  • The alerts encompass more than 3.5 million people, including residents in Austin, San Antonio, Uvalde, Del Rio, Llano, Brady, Fort McKavett and Indian Creek.
  • The National Weather Service warns excessive runoff could rapidly flood rivers, creeks, low-water crossings and poorly drained urban areas.
  • Officials say the watches may be upgraded to advisories or flash-flood warnings and urge drivers to avoid crossing flooded roadways.