Inches of rain soak drought-stricken Texas, continuing flash flood concerns
A Level 1 out of 4 flash flood threat continues from Austin to Houston.
Flash flood concerns persist after several inches of rainfall drench parts of the Lone Star state
April showers continue to hammer Texas, providing some much-needed drought relief but also raising flash flood concerns. With the active pattern continuing, a Level 1 of 4 flash flood threat remains from Austin to Houston. Latest:
TEXAS - Showers are continuing to sweep across parts of the drought-stricken Southern Plains and Southeast, drenching much of central and southeastern Texas.
In fact, Monday's downpours brought San Antionio its third-wettest April day on record, with nearly 4.5 inches of rainfall recorded.
Just north of San Antonio, over 9 inches of rain was recorded, while other locations generally saw 3–5 inches, with the active pattern remains through Wednesday.
97% OF SOUTHEAST UNDER DROUGHT CONDITIONS AS HOT, DRY SPRING LINGERS WITH SOME RAIN TO THE RESCUE
While these storms continue to bring some relief to parched regions, they're also bringing renewed risks of flash flooding to southeastern Texas.
A Level 1 out of 4 flash flood threat continues from Austin to Houston.
SEVERE STORMS SUBMERGE TEXAS IN FEET OF WATER WITH WIDESPREAD FLASH FLOODING REPORTED
(FOX Weather)
On Tuesday, a frontal boundary will serve as a focal point for continued moisture and rain, especially across southeast Texas and portions of the Hill Country.
A roadway under a bridge in Texas was closed due to flooding from heavy rain on Sunday.
(Schulenburg Police Department / Facebook)
For Houston, this represents the primary window for heavy rain and thunderstorms, with the most intense activity expected during the morning and afternoon, the FOX Forecast Center said.
![A car drives through flooding in Savannah, Georgia on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025.]()
Image 1 of 3A car drives through flooding in Savannah, Georgia on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025. (Brandy Campbell/FOX Weather)
![Vehicles are seen driving over a water-covered highway in Dallas on Monday, Aug. 23.]()
Image 2 of 3FILE: Vehicles are seen driving over a water-covered highway in Dallas on Monday, Aug. 23. ( )
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Image 3 of 3FILE: Flash flooding was reported in the Birmingham, Alabama, area. (Twitter.com/halliannehobson)
Although the most consistent rainfall will begin to taper off, the threat of localized heavy downpours and isolated flash flooding will persist.
(FOX Weather)
This has prompted a Level 1 out 4 flash flood threat for portions of southeastern Texas on Tuesday.
The threat of higher rain rates is expected to decrease toward the evening as the primary weather system shifts further east and much drier conditions begin to take hold.
'CRISIS MODE:' MICHIGAN AND WISCONSIN BATTLE HISTORIC FLOODING WITH FINAL SHOT OF RAIN STILL AHEAD
Into the day on Wednesday, this threat shifts slightly south and east, with Houston through Lafayette, Louisiana the main focus for flash flooding, where a Level 1 threat has again been issued.
Southeast drought monitor
SEVERE STORMS RELOAD ACROSS PLAINS WITH RENEWED THREATS OF LARGE HAIL AND TORNADOES LATE THIS WEEK
While only an additional 1 to 2 inches will likely fall, any rain will help the ongoing Texas drought.