Heavy rain and flash flooding are possible in Austin and the surrounding areas on Friday evening.
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for western Williamson County and northeastern Burnet Counties at 5:45 p.m. as storms moved in, issuing an alert that cities including Cedar Park, Georgetown, Leander, Liberty Hill and Florence should expect floods. A warning was later added for Northwest Travis County — which includes Sandy Creek, a neighborhood that was struck by deadly floods in July 2025.
“2-3 inches has already fallen with more on the way. Flash flooding may begin shortly,” the NWS said in a post on X.
A flash flood warning indicates that flash flooding has either already occurred or is expected imminently. The warnings for Travis, Williamson and Burnet counties are in effect until 1 a.m. Saturday.
Most of the broader Austin area is under a flood watch, meaning floods are a possibility. The watch includes Travis, Hays and Williamson counties and is in effect until 1 a.m. Saturday.
The NWS cautions that flooding could be life-threatening and warns drivers to avoid roadways during heavy rainfall.
“Stay away or be swept away,” NWS said in its warning statement.