According to Newsweek, the National Weather Service (NWS) has warned that flooding is already occurring or is imminent in several regions, with additional rainfall expected in some areas through early Monday and into Tuesday.
The warnings come after thunderstorms delivered significant rainfall across multiple counties, leaving saturated ground and increasing the risk of rapid runoff. Officials have advised residents to remain alert, avoid flooded roads and move to higher ground where necessary.
The NWS says both rural and urban communities could be affected, with low-water crossings, streets, highways and underpasses among the locations most vulnerable to flooding.
Flash Flood Warnings Cover Central, South-Central and Western Regions
Flash flood warnings have been issued across parts of central, east-central and far western Texas. According to the NWS, these warnings indicate that flash flooding is either occurring or expected to occur and that immediate action may be required.
In north-central Edwards County, as much as four inches of rain had already fallen, with another inch possible. Bandera, Bexar, Kendall and Medina counties received between one and three inches of rainfall, while up to two additional inches were forecast.
The Austin metropolitan area was also affected. Warnings covered northern Travis County, southwestern Williamson County and southwestern Burnet County, including Austin, Round Rock and Cedar Park. Between one and two inches of rain had already fallen, with up to three more inches possible.
Elsewhere, northwestern Gillespie County, including Doss, Cherry Spring and Harper, experienced between two and three inches of rainfall. Flooding was reported as underway or imminent, with another one to two inches expected.
According to reports, central El Paso County also faced flash flooding concerns as nearly stationary thunderstorms produced dangerous conditions, particularly in east El Paso and the Fort Bliss area.
Flooding was ongoing in Blanco, Burnet and Llano counties, where two to four inches of rain had fallen. Officials reported that more than three inches fell within a single hour near Kingsland. In Milam County, overnight rainfall totals ranged from 1.5 to 2.5 inches, with further rainfall expected.
Rising waterways and continued risk prompt safety warnings
Separate flood warnings were issued for parts of central Texas, including southeastern Bell County, southern Falls County, northern Milam County and west-central Robertson County. The NWS said flooding was already occurring or about to begin after two to four inches of rain fell across the region.
Communities including Cameron, Rogers and Buckholts were identified as areas facing potential impacts. Rivers, creeks and other flood-prone locations continued to rise as runoff moved through both urban and rural landscapes.
The NWS also forecast minor flooding along Sister Grove Creek near Blue Ridge in Collin County. Water levels reached 23.6 feet on Sunday afternoon, approaching the official flood stage of 24 feet, when over-bank flooding begins.
Officials warned that flooded roads, overwhelmed drainage systems and rapidly rising waterways could create hazardous conditions. Smaller creeks and streams may overflow with little warning, particularly during periods of intense rainfall.
Safety guidance issued by the NWS urges residents not to drive through flooded roads, to avoid rivers and low-water crossings, and to move to higher ground if they are in vulnerable areas. The agency reiterated its long-standing message: “Turn around, don’t drown.” According to the NWS forecast, the flood threat could continue into Tuesday evening before conditions begin to dry later in the week.
