The Brief
Flash Flood Warning for 3 Central Texas counties
Warning covers Blanco, Burnet, Llano counties until 9:45 p.m.
NWS is warning of life-threatening flooding
AUSTIN, Texas – A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for multiple Central Texas counties through tonight.
What they’re saying
The warning covers northwestern Blanco County, southwestern Burnet County and southeastern Llano County through 9:45 p.m. tonight (May 21).
The National Weather Service says that just after 5:30 p.m., Doppler radar and rain gauges indicated thunderstorms in the area and that between one and three inches of rain have already fallen.
NWS says additional rainfall between one and three inches is possible and that flash flooding is already happening.
Residents are advised of life-threatening flash flooding of creeks, streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Other warnings/watches in effect
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is under effect for Williamson County until 7 p.m., as well as a Flood Advisory until 9 p.m.
Llano County will be under a Flood Warning until 7:19 a.m May 22.
What you can do
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You can also keep an eye on low water crossings and road closures at atxfloods and DriveTexas.org.
The Source
Information in this report comes from the National Weather Service