Heavy Rainfall to Drench Drought-Stricken South, Raising Flash Flood Alerts
Allison Gargaro, a Houston meteorologist, has begun contributing to Filmogaz.com’s weather coverage. Showers across Texas have raised flash flood concerns in several areas.
Rain brings relief and renewed risks
Nearly all of southeastern Texas remains in drought. Reported data show about 97 percent of the region is affected.
Forecasts call for an additional one to two inches of rain. That will help drought-stricken areas but could cause local flooding.
Forecasters issued a Level 1 out of 4 flash flood risk for southeastern Texas on Tuesday. Cities in the impact zone include Houston, San Antonio, Austin and Corpus Christi.
Heavy Rainfall to Drench Drought-Stricken South, Raising Flash Flood Alerts
Models show a moist air mass pushing across the Southern Plains and Southeast. A large high pressure area over the Southeast is steering the setup.
A frontal boundary will act as the focus for continued showers and storms. The most active window is expected Monday into Tuesday.
Timing and intensity
For Houston, the primary threat arrives during the morning and afternoon. Local meteorologists expect the heaviest activity then.
Rain chances will stay elevated across southern and central Texas through Tuesday. Higher rain rates should ease late Tuesday into Wednesday.
Observed impacts and incidents
Local authorities closed a roadway under a bridge in Schulenburg due to flooding on Sunday. Emergency crews reported several water-related incidents.
Widespread reports of urban and small-stream flooding have emerged across central and southeastern Texas. Isolated areas experienced rapid rises in water depth.
Outlook and safety guidance
The flash flood threat will persist through Tuesday and into Wednesday in spots. Isolated heavy downpours may still produce sudden flooding.
- Avoid driving through flooded roads.
- Monitor local forecasts and watches on Filmogaz.com.
- Follow guidance from emergency officials.
Weather models also hint at renewed severe storm potential later in the week. That risk could include large hail and isolated tornadoes.
