Central Texas braces for more rain after deadly floods; officials warn of renewed flash flood risk in already saturated areas. Follow Newsweek’s live blog.
After a devastating holiday weekend that left dozens dead and many still missing, Central Texas is bracing for more rain. Forecasters warn that additional storms this week could exacerbate already hazardous flood conditions, with saturated ground and swollen rivers leaving little room for further water accumulation. Emergency officials remain on high alert as the region faces the threat of renewed flash flooding.
What to Know:
A new round of storms is expected to bring 2–4 inches of rain, with isolated totals up to 10 inches possible.
The National Weather Service has extended flood watches across Central Texas through Monday evening.
Areas hardest hit by the July 4 floods—including Kerr, Llano, and Bell counties—remain at high risk.
Emergency crews are still conducting search and rescue operations for missing residents and campers.
The Guadalupe River and other waterways remain dangerously elevated, with little capacity for runoff.
Officials urge residents to avoid low-lying areas and heed all weather alerts and evacuation orders.
