Overview
- Heavy, training thunderstorms on Monday sent flash floods across Central and South Texas, leaving drivers stranded on I‑35 in Waco and prompting multiple water rescues while officials reported no serious injuries.
- The National Weather Service has issued widespread flash flood warnings and multi‑day flood watches that cover dozens of counties and place roughly millions of people at risk of rapid urban and creek flooding.
- Forecasters say a stalled front and a deep plume of tropical moisture are producing storm rainfall rates commonly of 2 to 4 inches per hour with isolated higher bursts and the potential for localized totals of 6 to 8 inches.
- Flooding has forced dozens of road closures, including about 30 reported in Bexar County, and emergency teams such as Texas Game Wardens, local fire and EMS units are responding to numerous calls.
- Authorities warn the pattern could persist through Tuesday and Wednesday and advise residents to avoid travel, follow 'Turn around, don’t drown' guidance, and use TxDOT and local flood maps for real‑time road and safety updates.