Heavy Rains Are Moving Through Austin. Here Are 7 Ways To Stay Aware Of Severe Weather

Heavy rains are moving through the Austin area this morning. A flash flood warning is in effect for areas south of Austin, including New Braunfels, San Marcos and Kyle, until 10:15 this morning.

To keep you up-to-date, we’ve collated a list of handy resources during severe weather.

Google’s map can alert you to any weather-related warnings or watches in your area, as well as display public shelter locations.

Check the map below for updates on low-water crossing closures in Central Texas. 

Check the LCRA’s Hydromet to see rainfall totals across the Austin area and flood conditions for creeks around the city. You can find more rain gauge and creek flood conditions for the entire Lower Colorado River basin here.

Track statewide flood conditions with this map from the Texas Water Development Board.

Check for reported outages in Austin Energy’s service area and view power restoration estimates. 

Customers of other electricity providers in Central Texas can find outage reports, too:

We’ve compiled a list of useful Twitter accounts to follow for the latest info on weather and flood conditions, road closures and other emergency information.

A Twitter List by mattlargey