The Austin area is under a flood watch from 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday evening.<\/p>\n
A wide area of Texas is under the threat of heavy rain, leading Gov. Greg Abbott to activate state emergency response resources, including rescue boats and Black Hawk helicopters, according to the governor\u2019s press office. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe State of Texas will deploy all necessary resources to help local officials respond to potential severe weather and flash flooding across the state,\u201d Abbott said in a press release. \u201cI urge all Texans to monitor local forecasts, heed guidance from state and local officials, and always remember: Turn Around, Don\u2019t Drown. Texas will support our communities as these threats develop.\u201d<\/p>\n
A Flood Watch has been issued for portions of the Hill Country, I-35 Corridor, southern Edwards Plateau, and Rio Grande Plains starting 9 PM this evening through Thursday evening. There is the potential for life threatening flooding somewhere in the watch area. Stay alert! #txwx<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/GTyMNSctsJ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NWS Austin\/San Antonio (@NWSSanAntonio) July 13, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Heavy rains may swell rivers, creeks, and low-water crossings. Streets may also flood, according to an advisory issued by the National Weather Service.<\/p>\n The storms may bring rainfall of 2-6 inches, with some isolated areas of the state potentially getting hit with 10 inches of rain, according to the National Weather Service website. The areas with the highest possible rain totals are the Rio Grande Plains and southern Edwards Plateau. <\/p>\n You can turn on the government alerts on your phone to stay updated. In the Austin area, you sign up for alerts at WarnCentralTexas.org<\/a><\/p>\n This is a developing story.<\/p>\n