NOAA Issues A Flash Flood Watch For South Central Texas Counties

Plenty of moisture along with a series of upper level disturbances will result in continued moderate to heavy rainfall across portions of South Central Texas…

Plenty of moisture along with a series of upper level disturbances will result in continued moderate to heavy rainfall across portions of South Central Texas through Thursday.

Thursday, several clusters of moderate to localized heavy showers are expected to affect most of the area including the I-35 corridor.

Due to the sensitivity of the area soils and expected rain rates for the period, it is likely that the threat for flash flooding continues through Thursday including the Austin and San Antonio metro areas.

•FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING•

The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has expanded the Flash Flood Watch to include a portion of south central Texas, including the following areas through Thursday evening,

• Bexar,
• Comal,
• Hays,
• Travis and
• Williamson

* Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches with isolated spots receiving up to 4 inches.

* The region remains saturated from recent heavy rainfall.

Additional moderate to heavy rainfall will result in more rapid runoff leading to new river rises in addition to flash flooding.

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.