AUSTIN, Texas — Most of central Texas is under a Flood Watch beginning Sunday and lasting until 7 a.m. Monday morning.
The National Weather Service has issued the watch for counties in the I-35 corridor, as well as counties southeast of the region in the Coastal Plains. Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop, Caldwell, Lee and Fayette Counties are all included in the watch.
A Flood Watch is issued when weather conditions are favorable for flooding. It is not a guarantee that flooding will occur, but it is possible.
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The NWS says that life-threatening flooding is possible within the Flood Watch area, with rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches expected. The NWS also says that some isolated areas could see 5 to 10 inches of rain.
Flood prone areas include streets, low-lying areas, urban storm drains, creeks, and small streams.
The National Weather service says that there will be areas that will not see heavy rainfall, but that there is a potential for rain that could cause flooding Sunday afternoon and evening.
Residents are asked to monitor forecasts, clear storm drains and gutters, and be prepared to take action in the event of a flood.