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Texas Faces Potentially ‘Catastrophic’ Amounts of Rain
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- The National Weather Service issued a rare high-risk alert for excessive rain in parts of southwestern Texas due to ongoing heavy downpours, with some areas potentially receiving an additional 10 to 20 inches of rain.
- Radar estimates indicate that Medina, Uvalde, and Bandera Counties have already seen between six inches to a foot of rain, leading to numerous flooded roads and water rescues.
- The risk of significant flash flooding is expected to continue between Hill Country and the Rio Grande, with some areas possibly facing "catastrophic" flooding conditions by Tuesday night.
- While West Texas is the most affected, flood risks extend across the state and into Louisiana, including major cities like San Antonio, Austin, and Houston, which could experience flooding in the coming days.
- Flood watches cover about a third of Texas, with flash flood warnings widespread and expected to persist through Thursday as the moist weather pattern continues.
