Heavy Rainfall and Flash Flood Threat Intensify Across Southeast Texas
Southeast Texas faces significant flooding risks as training thunderstorms and high rainfall rates continue through Thursday morning, with urban areas like Houston and San Antonio particularly affected.
- Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are ongoing across Southeast Texas, with up to 3-4 inches of rain expected in Houston and isolated areas south of the city potentially receiving over 6 inches.
- San Antonio is experiencing scattered thunderstorms, with up to 2.5 inches of rain forecast and urban street flooding posing challenges during morning and afternoon commutes.
- Flood watches remain in effect for multiple counties, including Wharton, Jackson, Matagorda, and Brazoria, as flash flooding risks escalate due to training thunderstorms and high rainfall rates.
- Dry soils, resulting from recent drought conditions, are exacerbating flooding risks by limiting the ground’s ability to absorb water quickly.
- Localized severe weather, including hail and damaging winds, remains a possibility, though the primary concern is widespread flooding, particularly along the Texas Gulf Coast and south of Houston.
San Antonio Express-News 
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