Heavy Rainfall and Flash Flood Risks Escalate Across Southeast Texas
Storm system begins impacting South Texas with thunderstorms and heavy rain, with the heaviest rainfall expected Thursday evening into Friday morning.
- A slow-moving low-pressure system is driving heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across Southeast Texas, with flash flood risks highest south of Houston.
- Rainfall totals of 3-4 inches are expected in Houston, with localized areas south of the city potentially receiving over 6 inches by Friday afternoon.
- San Antonio is under a level 2 flood risk, with urban street flooding possible during commutes, and rainfall totals projected to reach up to 2.5 inches.
- Flood watches have been issued for Wharton, Jackson, Matagorda, and Brazoria counties, where rainfall rates exceeding 1 inch per hour may lead to flash flooding.
- The heaviest rainfall is anticipated Thursday evening into Friday morning, with isolated areas along the Texas Gulf Coast potentially seeing over a foot of rain.
San Antonio Express-News 