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3 dead, flash floods overwhelm South Texas, with some areas receiving more than 12 inches of rain

Posted on March 28, 2025March 28, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

News footage from flooded communities showed multiple waterlogged cars abandoned on streets and drivers waiting on sidewalks sidewalks for the floodwaters to recede. MCALLEN, Texas — Drenching rain along the Texas-Mexico border let up Friday, but rescues were still ongoing a day after severe storms trapped residents in their homes, forced drivers to abandon their vehicles on flooded roads and shut down an airport. At least three people died. Hidalgo County officials said in a…

Flash floods overwhelm South Texas, with some communities receiving more than 12 inches of rain

Posted on March 28, 2025March 28, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Flash floods overwhelm South Texas, with some communities receiving more than 12 inches of rain

Posted on March 28, 2025March 28, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

3 dead, more than 200 rescued in South Texas after severe storms cause flooding

Posted on March 28, 2025March 28, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. See our AI policy, and give us feedback. Subscribe to The Y’all — a weekly dispatch about the people, places and policies defining Texas, produced by Texas Tribune journalists living in communities across the state. McALLEN — Drenching rain along the Texas-Mexico border let up Friday, but rescues were still ongoing a day after severe storms trapped residents in their homes, forced drivers…

Flooding, 'hundred year' storm prompts disaster declarations in South Texas

Posted on March 28, 2025March 30, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Cars, abandoned during the March 26 floods, remained on Friday following more rain in the Rio Grande Valley near the San Benito area. Victoria Lopez/MySA Update at 7:20 p.m.: In rural Willacy County, officials are contending with an unexpected consequence of the heavy deluge — flood waters that are flowing the wrong way and continuing to rise. “There’s a whole bunch of water crossing the highway on the west side of the community that’s coming from…

Water main break floods Yale Street at Center Street

Posted on March 27, 2025March 27, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Public Works said a contractor that was not working for the city was installing a utility pole overnight when they hit the water main. HOUSTON — A water main break caused major issues on Yale Street at Center Street Thursday morning, according to Houston Public Works. Public Works said a contractor that was not working for the city was installing a utility pole overnight when they hit the water main. The repairs could take several…

Contractor installing utility pole hits water main flooding Yale Street at Center Street, Houston Public Works says

Posted on March 27, 2025March 27, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott activates state emergency response resources due to flash flooding threat

Posted on March 26, 2025March 26, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to get state resources ready as strong storms moved through the state. HOUSTON — Gov. Greg Abbott activated comprehensive state emergency response resources in anticipation of severe weather and potential flash flooding threatening South and Southeast Texas through the weekend. The National Weather Service warns of heavy rainfall and possible flash flooding conditions, exacerbated by extremely dry ground from prolonged drought. The state’s emergency preparedness includes…

Central Texas faces marginal storm and flooding risks with welcomed rainfall

Posted on March 25, 2025March 25, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

A system moving over South Texas will bring Austin a solid chance for rain amid extensive drought. AUSTIN, Texas — We’re off to a warm start this week in Central Texas, but temperature will gradually cool past the middle of the week, laregly due to widespread shows and thunderstorms. Here’s what we’re tracking. Wash of rain for Central Texas this week This week’s weather will become more active each day as widespread moisture tracks in…

'Could have been way worse' | Kerrville residents recall destructive hailstorms impacting churches, cars and appliance stores

Posted on March 24, 2025March 24, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Andrew Brown said he’s grateful his family was inside the Home Depot at the time of the hailstorm and no one was hurt. KERRVILLE, Texas — From appliance stores to churches, Sunday’s hailstorm left its mark of destruction across Kerrville. Andrew Brown, who owns a construction company, was with his family at Home Depot preparing for the week when the hail really started coming down. Brown says he whipped out his phone, capturing the chaos,…

'Could have been way worse' | Kerrville residents recall destructive hailstorms impacting churches, cars and appliance stores

Posted on March 24, 2025March 24, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Why hailstorms in Texas are getting more destructive

Posted on March 24, 2025March 24, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

It will probably come as no surprise that hailstorms in Texas are causing more damage than they used to. The size of hailstones also seems to be growing with comparisons to baseballs, softballs, and even cantaloupes, being reported more often year after year. Both are trends that have caused people to wonder whether global warming is to blame. The answer: maybe. But there are also other reasons hailstorms are becoming fiercer. To understand how climate…

Severe weather risk for Central Texas Sunday evening

Posted on March 24, 2025March 24, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Not everyone will see rain, but where storms form, some could be strong with wind or hail. AUSTIN, Texas — We hadn’t been active for much of Sunday, but we are now tracking some strong storms making their way through the Hill Country that could eventually reach the I-35 corridor and cause issues for the Austin metro. Timing for this will be around 8-8:30 p.m., before exiting out of the Coastal Plains by 10 p.m. …

Low-end severe weather risk for Central Texas Sunday evening

Posted on March 22, 2025March 23, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Not everyone will see rain, but where storms form one or two could be strong with wind or hail. AUSTIN, Texas — It was a fantastic Saturday across Central Texas, but now we’re looking ahead to some changes in our forecast. These changes will include a quick storm chance Sunday evening with the potential for a couple of strong storms, followed by our most promising rain chances in a while, expected on Thursday and Friday…

Crabapple wildfire near Fredericksburg fully contained after burning nearly 10,000 acres

Posted on March 22, 2025March 22, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

What started as a small fire Saturday afternoon grew to encompass thousands of acres, leaving behind scenes of blackened ground and ash-covered trees. FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — The Crabapple Fire is now fully contained. Having burned nearly 9,900 acres, the wildfire that sparked north of Fredericksburg Saturday has reached 100% containment, meaning fire crews have cut it off from fuel that would allow it spread further. However, “despite the 100 percent containment of the Crabapple Fire,…

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