BROWNSVILLE, Texas — South Texas residents were urged to prepare for flash flooding as a slow-moving weather system brought periods of heavy rain across the region Sunday, with the threat expected to continue into Monday morning.
A flood watch covered parts of South Texas, including the Brownsville area, as forecasters warned that widespread totals of 2 to 4 inches were possible and isolated locations could receive more than 5 inches. Communities from the Rio Grande Valley to Corpus Christi, San Antonio and the Hill Country were included in the broader forecast area.
The heaviest rain was expected to persist through Sunday evening and into the Monday morning commute. Localized downpours can rapidly overwhelm drainage systems and create hazardous conditions on low-lying roads, especially where water has already collected.
Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to make additional response resources available Friday. State officials advised residents not to drive through flooded roadways, to monitor local forecasts and alerts, and to follow directions from local emergency personnel.
Motorists should allow additional time, avoid barricaded streets and turn around when encountering water-covered pavement. Weather conditions and rainfall totals may vary sharply by neighborhood.
Source: ABC News
