Travis County, Austin issue disaster declarations as flash flood threat grows
Travis County Judge Andy Brown and Austin Mayor Kirk Watson declared local disasters ahead of expected heavy rain and possible flash flooding through Thursday.
Travis County Judge Andy Brown and Austin Mayor Kirk Watson declared local disasters ahead of expected heavy rain and possible flash flooding through Thursday.
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Some areas in Central Texas have seen so much rain that flooding has become a concern.
Travis County Judge Andy Brown and Austin Mayor Kirk Watson declared local disasters ahead of expected heavy rain and possible flash flooding through Thursday.
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The weather this week brings a lot of rain and storms to parts of Texas, including here in the Austin metro area.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for 59 counties as flooding hits parts of the state.
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Millions across Texas face the risk of flash flooding this week.
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A Flood Watch remains in effect for parts of the Hill Country, I-35 corridor, southern Edwards Plateau, and Rio Grande Plains from now through Thursday evening.
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