Millions in Texas face serious dayslong flash flooding threat
Floodwaters rage across parts of Texas
High-water rescues and water-covered roadways are being reported in parts of Texas as heavy rain slams southern areas of the state.
SAN ANTONIO - Millions across Texas face the risk of flash flooding this week.
The Weather Prediction Center has outlined a flood risk for the bulk of the state, but parts of South Texas have been upgraded to the agency’s highest threat level (Level 4 out of 4) Tuesday. This includes places such as Uvalde. A Level 3 out of 4 flood threat includes San Antonio and Austin.
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The threat remains at a Level 3 out of 4 for San Antonio and the Big Bend Region on Wednesday.
Flood Watches have been issued for much of south-central Texas, stretching from the Big Bend Region to Waco.
Forecasters said upwards of a foot of rain is possible, mainly in the Big Bend Region. However, widespread amounts between 2-5 inches are likely across much of the threat area.
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Dangerous flooding already reported in Texas
Water-covered roads and high-water rescues have already been reported in places such as Sabinal and Hondo. Widespread flooding was reported in D’Hanis.
Texas Game Wardens posted a video showing a car stuck in floodwater and another being swept away in Uvalde County, west of Sabinal.
"The occupants of the vehicle in the video were rescued shortly before it was swept away," officials wrote in the post.
A vehicle is swept away in floodwater in Uvalde County, Texas, on July 14, 2026. (Texas Game Wardens/Facebook / FOX Local)
Officials in Boerne posted a video on Facebook showing a rushing Cibolo Creek that has climbed out of its banks.
"Numerous roads remain closed and will remain blocked until the water begins to recede," officials wrote.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott activated emergency resources over the weekend as the flood threat increased.
Gov. Abbott activates Texas Emergency Resources ahead of flash flood threat
Texas is activating emergency resources as heavy rain and flash flooding threaten much of the state this week, with officials urging Texans to stay weather aware and avoid flooded roads.
Turn around, don’t drown
Drivers are reminded that it is never safe to drive through water covering a road.
Most deaths that occur during flash floods involve motorists who try to navigate a flooded road and are swept away.
Remember, the adage: Turn around, don’t drown.
The Source: Information in this story came from NOAA, the National Weather Service, the Weather Prediction Center and social media posts.