Tropical Storm Nicholas: How much rain, flooding is expected for South Texas?

Tropical storm Nicholas is expected to bring heavy rainfall and coastal flooding to South Texas and Louisiana coasts over the next few days.

Due to the expected rain and flooding Beach Access Road 4 was closed Sunday morning while beaches remained open, according to a Nueces County news release.

“The rains are expected to bring flooding, and I urge all to monitor conditions carefully and take precautions as necessary,” said County Judge Barbara Canales said. “While we are taking immediate action on the beach, heavy, extended rainfall is possible, and flooding is possible throughout the county. Conditions may change quickly; take action now to protect your property and loved ones.”

The storm is forecasted to bring winds of more than 60 mph and five to 10 inches of rain in some parts of the Coastal Bend. There’s a tropical storm watch/warning in effect along with storm surge and flash flood watches. 

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Conditions could worsen if the storm system remains over water. 

On Saturday night, Gov. Greg Abbott put resources on standby along the Gulf Coast, from Beaumont to the Rio Grande Valley in anticipation of flooding. 

“We will continue to closely monitor this storm and take all necessary precautions to keep Texans safe. I encourage Texans to follow the guidance and warnings of their local officials and be mindful of potential heavy rain and flooding,” Abbott said in a statement.

Get the latest updates at https://www.nhc.noaa.gov and check Caller.com for developments and advisories.

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The National Hurricane Center has announced these advisories on Tropical Storm Nicholas:

• A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for coastal Nueces, coastal Kleberg, coastal San Patricio Counties, including the islands, and southern coastal waters, through mid-morning Tuesday.
• A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Goliad, Victoria, San Patricio, Aransas, Refugio, and Calhoun Counties, including the islands, and northern coastal waters, through mid-morning Tuesday.
• A Storm Surge Watch is in effect from Baffin Bay to Port O’Connor, including the bays and waterways through mid-morning Tuesday.
• A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for Kleberg, Nueces, San Patricio, Aransas, Refugio, Calhoun, and Victoria Counties, including the islands from 7 PM Tonight through 7 a.m. Tuesday.