Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Southern Plains Today

Heavy to excessive rainfall may produce additional flash flooding today across parts of the southern Plains where the greatest risk is along the Red River Valley into western Arkansas. Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible today from north central Texas into the ArkLaTex Region. Large to very large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all possible, with some strong-tornado potential. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Apr 30, 2025 at 2:42:20 pm CDT

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A Tornado Watch is in effect for eastern parts of Central Texas through 8 pm. Damaging winds up to 70 mph, large hail up to 2 inches, and a few tornadoes are possible in the Watch area.

A Flood Watch is in effect through 7 AM Thursday for portions of North and Central Texas. Most likely rain amounts between 1 to 4 inches with isolated higher amounts to 5 to 6 inches are most likely within the Watch area. Make sure to never drive through flooded roads!

Thunderstorms will impact much of the region today through tonight. Some storms will be severe and also produce heavy rain, so remember to keep up with the latest Watches and Warnings!

The threat for damaging winds, large hail, tornadoes, and flash flooding will continue through this evening. The severe storm threat will be greatest in East and Central Texas this afternoon and evening. Make sure you continue to have multiple ways to receive warnings today, and to never drive through flooded roads or past barricades.

A front will sag south across the region late Thursday into Friday, bringing more scattered showers and storms across the region. Some storms could be severe both days with large hail and damaging winds. The flooding threat will be exacerbated by periodic heavy rain, especially in areas that have already observed flooding or received heavy rain.