As heavy rain and flash flooding threatens large swaths of South and Central Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott is scheduled to speak to reporters about the state’s preparation for and response to the severe weather around 5 p.m. July 15.
The big picture
The heaviest rainfall is occurring in southwest Texas, according to the National Weather Service, with 10-15 inches of rain expected through June 16 along the U.S. 90 corridor west of San Antonio. As of 2:40 p.m. July 15, all or parts of 14 counties were under a flash flood warning, including Comal, Hays and Bexar counties.
The city of New Braunfels announced several road closures July 15, and the city also closed recreational access to the Comal River due to continued rainfall and rising water levels, Community Impact reported.