Flash Flooding Risk Continues in Texas; Wildfire Smoke Impacts in the East

Widespread, life-threatening considerable flash flooding is expected in south-central Texas through at least Friday. Catastrophic river flooding and rapid rises on small streams, arroyos, and typically dry washes are expected in the Texas Hill Country. Wildfire smoke is impacting air quality across much of the Great Lakes region into the Northeast U.S. with Air Quality Alerts in effect. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Jul 16, 2026 at 12:54:37 am CDT

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More Rain Thursday, Low Chances on Friday

Rain Chances Ending for the Weekend

Scattered showers and storms will continue to move across portions of North and Central TX through this evening. Pockets of moderate rain and gusty winds may occur with some of the stronger storms. Some of this activity may linger into the overnight hours (mainly west of I-35), but most areas should be dry before rain chances increase again on Thursday.

Scattered showers and storms will continue tomorrow with more isolated activity on Friday. For tomorrow, the highest coverage is expected to shift to areas west of I-35 into West TX. Locally heavy rain with the slow moving storms will lead to isolated instances of flooding, with a secondary threat for strong storms gusty winds. Remember to NEVER drive into water of unknown depth. Turn Around, Don't Drown!

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Flash Flooding Risk Continues in Texas; Wildfire Smoke Impacts in the East

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