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AUSTIN, Texas — Ginger Schneider has owned the property on the corner of Kimbro Street and 7th Street in Taylor since 1984. She has had issues with flooding since then as well. So when it started raining this past weekend, she knew what to expect. RELATED: Spring thunderstorms drench Central Texas “It just swirls around and jumps through our backyard. These rocks were all floating down the street. These timbers — that’s how strong the…

TAYLOR, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – Runoff from Saturday’s storm in Taylor continues to drain away, although a few spots of standing water still have to be avoided. On the Northside of town, near the intersection of Mallard Lane and Davis St, cleaning crews were busy Monday at about a half dozen homes. Water was pulled out of soggy carpet, electrical systems were repaired. Sandy Oranday spent the morning mopping up the last of what came into…

AUSTIN, Texas — Weekend storms drenched Central Texas, dumping more than 6 inches of rain in communities like Taylor. On Monday, neighbors like the Reynas on Burkett Street continued cleaning up. Susie Reyna has worked to cut up and get rid of carpeting. “Trying to get the carpet out first, before it starts getting molded,” said Reyna. Storms have flooded Reyna’s home so many times now that she said she has lost count. “It’s too…

SAN GABRIEL, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – Community members of the San Gabriel Christian Church cleaned up the damage left behind by Saturday’s severe thunderstorms. Storm spotters and residents report a tornado touched down in the area tearing through the town. Preacher Billy Bob Cox helped carry out pieces of wet carpet to the front steps of the church.  “Nobody was killed, lots of property damage,” Cox said. “We can replace property, we surely can’t replace members…

SAN GABRIEL, Texas — Sometimes you sing to keep from crying. It was a somber Sunday at San Gabriel Christian Church. Among the piles of debris, the sound of Christian gospel music was hummed inside the torn-apart church. It’s possible that a tornado ripped through San Gabriel, leaving the church in a trail of destruction. But despite the destruction, there is still hope. The building on County Road 421 houses the oldest congregation in Milam…

AUSTIN, Texas — There are a couple of different things that tend to sprout up after a heavy storm: flowers and critters come to mind. Did scammers come to mind? They should. They’re out there, and they’re looking to make a quick buck off any repairs homeowners may be needing after bad weather hits. “What we call them is ‘storm chasers’ — those people that do come up after a storm, offering to do the…

AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – The 42nd Statesman Cap10K was cancelled Sunday morning. At first, organizers had delayed the race by 30 minutes this morning. A message was sent to runners and volunteers stating, “For your safety, please stay in your cars and do not congregate on the Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge. We will send another update at 7 a.m. Thank you.” A short time later, the deicision was made to cancel…

AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – A handful of thunderstorms throughout Central Texas over the weekend have led to several low water crossings to be flooded. The Capitol 10K has also been canceled due to severe weather. Dozens of roads and low-water crossings were closed, according to atxfloods.com. The National Weather Service has advised people to remain indoors. If you are going to traveling on the roads, drivers are being asked to be mindful and…

AUSTIN, Texas — A fresh round of thunderstorms across Central Texas on Sunday has led to flooding and road closures throughout the Austin area. The storms also prompted the cancellation of the Cap10K race on Sunday morning. Dozens of roads and low-water crossings were closed, according to atxfloods.com. Northbound I-35 was closed just south of U.S. 183 thanks to high water on the road. It has since reopened. The area is under a flash flood…

AUSTIN, Texas — RELATED: Updates: Spring thunderstorms drench Central Texas Another disturbance will move out of northeastern Mexico and into Texas early Sunday morning. This will be the focus for additional shower and storm chances for Central Texas after sunrise Sunday. KVUE Once the storms begin, some areas could easily begin accumulating water in low-lying areas that received a decent soaking on Saturday. Small hail is also likely along with lots of thunder and lightning. …

SAN GABRIEL, Texas — A possible tornado rocked the small community of San Gabriel on Saturday. Power crews say it may take six hours to get the power back on. The damage is still left on the side of the road in San Gabriel. Metal on the ground and in the trees came from a structure across the street that was destroyed. Power lines have also been knocked down and are being worked on by…

GALVESTON, Texas (AP) – Developers plan to turn a former railroad freight depot in Southeast Texas into an interactive museum focusing on a 1900 hurricane that killed thousands of people and devastated part of the Gulf Coast. The information presented at the landmark ex-Houston and Henderson Freight Depot in Galveston will also show how the city recovered and efforts that led to building a massive seawall that still stands, The Galveston County Daily News reported….

AUSTIN, Texas — Scattered chances for showers and storms will remain in the forecast Saturday night, with the heaviest activity moving out of the area by the evening hours. kvue RELATED: Updates: Spring thunderstorms drench Central Texas Another disturbance will move out of northeastern Mexico and into Texas early Sunday morning. This will be the focus for additional shower and storm chances for Central Texas by sunrise Sunday. kvue Widespread showers and storms will be…

AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – The following roads and low water crossings have been reported closed by various government agencies. This list will be updated. AUSTIN Low water crossings along Spicewood Springs Road have been closed. Low water crossings at Adelphi Lane, Waters Park Road, Mc Neil Drive and O’Neal Lane west of Mopac have been closed.  CIRCLEVILLE SH 29 from County Road 366 to SH 95 has been closed due to flooding. HUTTO…