A Flood Watch is in effect for portions of the Hill Country, I-35 Corridor, and Coastal Plains Friday evening through Monday evening. Life-threatening possible somewhere within the Flood Watch area. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches with isolated 6 inches are forecast for the watch period. Stay weather aware! Turn around, don't drown!
There is a Level 1 of 5 Risk for severe thunderstorms mainly for late this afternoon and evening. Any storm may be able to produce strong wind gusts and large hail around 1 inch. Have a way to receive warning information!
The graphic shows the estimated storm timing to affect the local area this evening through Friday morning. Most likely times for storms to affect the Rio Grande Plains and Hill Country is from 4 PM tonight through 10 PM and the I-35 Corridor and Coastal Plains from 8 PM through 2 AM Friday.
Tonight will feature widespread showers and storms, some of which could be strong with damaging wind and large hail. Temperatures will fall into the mid 60s to lower 70s along with the threat for flooding.
Are you Flood Ready, Texas?
Texas Flood Awareness Week is May 18-22, 2026 and there is no better time to prepare. Knowing your risks plus understanding and receiving flood alerts are crucial to protect yourself and your family.
Don’t wait for the water to rise. Visit the link below to learn more: weather.gov/safety/flood #TXFloodAwarenessWeek