Flood Watch in Effect over Austin / San Antonio Area as Heavy Rainfall Continues into the Weekend

Due to the likelihood that heavy rain may last into the weekend, a Flood Watch is in force for Austin, San Antonio, and the surrounding areas.

Flood Watch

Austin, San Antonio, and Others

Through the early morning hours, showers and storms will continue to move eastward toward the Coastal Plains.

Locations east of I-35, a further two to three inches may fall, with lighter accumulations toward the west.

The flood watch is still in effect until this evening at 7 o'clock.

Low-lying and flood-prone areas, such as creeks, streams, and rivers may flood as a result of excessive runoff.

Streams and creeks may erupt from their banks.

There might be significant roadway flooding as well as creek and river flooding.

Rounds of thunderstorms and showers will be present today thanks to a slow-moving storm system.

Areas east of I-35 and close to the Coastal Plains may have rainfall levels of three to six inches, with lone instances of 10 inches.

West of this location, two more inches of rain could fall.

Through Monday, more waves of at least locally heavy rain are possible and there's a chance the Flood Watch will be extended until past this evening.

Corpus Christi

Through Sunday afternoon, there will still be a Flood Watch in place.

According to experts, excessive runoff may cause floods in low-lying areas that are prone to flooding, such as rivers, creeks, and streams.

In metropolitan locations with insufficient drainage, flooding is possible.

Roads might become impassable and there may be significant street flooding.

It's conceivable for rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying areas to experience significant floods.

Rainfall of teo to four inches is anticipated from now until Tuesday. Higher levels when isolated are feasible, the National Weather Service reported.

River Flood Warning: Cuero

The Weather Channel noted that there are numerous river flood warnings in force for Cuero.

The warning for potentially catastrophic flooding will be in force for Sandies Creek near Westhoff from late tonight through late Wednesday evening.

Major lowland flooding at 24.0 feet from the Guadalupe River confluence near Cuero to the headwaters southeast of Seguin.

The stream is more than half a mile broad.

In low regions of the floodplain, livestock is cut off and may drown. Near the creek, low bridges and roads are inundated and impassable.

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Multiple Weather Warnings and Stalled Storm

Millions of people in Texas are experiencing unusually wet weather due to a stalled storm, and AccuWeather meteorologists are emphasizing that the weekend's bouts of rain and severe thunderstorms could result in extremely hazardous conditions.

Two fatalities were recorded from a tornado that happened during the overnight hours of Saturday in Laguna Heights, Texas, which was also caused by severe weather.

As of early Saturday morning, there had been at least 10 tornado-related injuries, and there were still active local searches and rescues.

At the same time, flash flood warnings were issued for a region between San Antonio and Victoria, Texas, around lunchtime on Saturday.

In some areas of the state, violent thunderstorms combined with torrential tropical downpours might pose substantial problems up until Sunday, according to meteorologists, AccuWeather reported.