Flash flood risk continues as heavy rain falls across Central Texas

A Flood Watch remains in effect for most of Central Texas, including the Austin metro, as heavy rain falls across the area.
By Christopher Adams at KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News · · 1 min read

A Flood Watch remains in effect for most of Central Texas, including the Austin metro, as heavy rain falls across the area.
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Heavy rains across Central Texas have led to flooded rivers and creeks and multiple flash flood warnings and emergency notices from the National Weather Service.

A life-threatening Flash Flood Emergency is ongoing in Kerr County this morning, with several inches of rain that have fallen in parts of the Hill Country in the past six hours. — Meteorologist Tommy House

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The City of Kerrville issued a shelter-in-place Thursday morning with heavy rain causing reported evacuations early Thursday morning.

The City of Kerrville issued a shelter-in-place Thursday morning with heavy rain causing reported evacuations early Thursday morning.

Heavy rain fell across the City of Boerne, leading to severe flooding. Crews responded to over 30 high-water calls on Wednesday, July 15.

Rising floodwaters and relentless rain have forced state officials into an escalated emergency response posture as a massive, moisture-rich storm system threatens to bring historic flooding to major portions of Texas.

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A tornado touched down in San Antonio, floodwaters forced rescues in Uvalde County, and emergency crews across the region are preparing for the possibility of more high water as rain continues to fall.

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Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas evacuated Camp La Jita Tuesday due to area flooding, according to a release.

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Locals in Uvalde shocked by 'ungodly' rise in creeks amidst heavy rainfall drenching south Texas

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More rounds of heavy rain and storms will be possible overnight and through Thursday. -- Nick Bannin

KXAN called and emailed over 30 sleepover camps in the Hill Country area, checking if they have used any emergency procedures because of rain or flooding.

Heavy showers overnight caused roads across the Hill Country to close, with a focus of rain in Gillespie County.

Recreational access to the Comal River has been temporarily closed due to heavy rainfall and rising water levels. Comal County is also under a Flash Flood Warning until 3 p.m.

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott held a severe weather briefing and press conference Wednesday afternoon.

A new emergency relief fund was announced for victims of today's flooding emergency.

The Pflugerville City Council has voted to transition the city's emergency medical services from Allegiance Mobile Health to Travis County ESD No. 2.

The city of New Braunfels said Wednesday that it is temporarily closing access to the Comal River for all recreational activities due to continued rainfall causing hazardous conditions, effective immediately.

The National Weather Service placed the city of Boerne and Kendall County under a Flash Flood Emergency Wednesday afternoon.

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A Flood Watch remains in effect for most of Central Texas, including the Austin metro, as heavy rain falls across the area.
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