August 2022 – Page 5 – Weather Preppers

TIMELINE: Flood Watch issued for northern counties until Tuesday evening

Posted on August 23, 2022August 23, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

The KHOU 11 Weather Team said the heaviest rain is expected early Tuesday, which could impact your morning commute. HOUSTON — Another round of heavy rain is possible across the Houston area early Tuesday morning. The heaviest of the rain and greatest flooding potential will likely come during the Tuesday morning commute and could potentially last into the early afternoon. Active weather alerts Flood watch issued for Washington, Grimes, Walker, San Jacinto, Montgomery and Polk…

DFW rain and flooding by the numbers: How much did North Texas see?

Posted on August 23, 2022August 23, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

DALLAS — It’s been a historic 24 hours in North Texas as the area saw record rainfall, along with major flooding. Some areas saw rainfall totals in the double digits. As far as history goes, this weather event was one for the books, indeed: DFW Airport saw 9.19 inches of rain over a 24-hour period, which now stands as the second-highest total the airport has ever seen within any 24-hour window in history. The highest…

Arizona levee breached, hiker missing after floods hit southwestern US

Posted on August 23, 2022August 23, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Flooding can transform the popular park’s canyons into deadly channels of fast-moving water and debris in mere minutes. MOAB, Utah — A levee was breached Monday in a small town near the Arizona-New Mexico state line, forcing the evacuations of 60 people after a weekend of flash floods across the American Southwest that also swept away one woman who is still missing in Utah’s Zion National Park. In Duncan, a rural Arizona town located about…

'Water rushed in my front door,' Dallas woman loses almost everything in flash flood

Posted on August 23, 2022August 23, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) — The clean-up has started for many people in North Texas after flood water destroyed and damaged several people’s homes and apartments. Moving into a new apartment was something Brittany Taylor was looking forward to but just two days after moving in, she lost almost everything. High flood water is what Taylor woke up to in her new loft apartment Monday morning. “Like my laptop, just like a lot of keepsakes… a…

'It floods when the rains come' | Katy-area residents say they're trapped in their neighborhood when it rains

Posted on August 22, 2022August 23, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Residents say they’re concerned they can’t get in or out of their neighborhood when it rains. WALLER COUNTY, Texas — The incoming rain won’t be severe, but it’s enough to worry residents in a fairly new subdivision in the Katy area. They said the street to the neighborhood floods every time it rains, leaving them stranded. The residents believe the problem started when they began the construction of Clay Road. This two-lane road has the…

Arizona levee breached, hiker missing after floods hit West

Posted on August 22, 2022August 23, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

By SAM METZ and JESSE BEDAYN, Associated Press A levee was breached Monday in a small town near the Arizona-New Mexico state line, forcing the evacuations of 60 people after a weekend of flash floods across the American Southwest that also swept away one woman who is still missing in Utah’s Zion National Park. In Duncan, a rural Arizona town located about 180 miles (290 kilometers) from Phoenix, weekend rains overwhelmed a dirt-barrier levee built…

From parched to drenched: Flooding possible this week as heavy rains move in

Posted on August 22, 2022August 22, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Following months of extreme drought and triple-digit temperatures, San Antonio may now face possible flash floods this week as heavy rains move into the Central Texas area. Drought and flooding aren’t unrelated, said National Weather Service Meteorologist Mack Morris; flooding is more common during a drought because when heavy rains move in, the hard, compacted ground takes a while to soften up and absorb the water, Morris explained. “This is especially true for the Hill…

Woman killed after flash flooding sweeps car off bridge

Posted on August 22, 2022August 22, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

A woman died after floodwaters swept away her car this morning.

Apartments damaged in Deep Ellum after flooding

Posted on August 22, 2022August 22, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

The cleanup is underway in Deep Ellum where numerous people woke up to find their apartments and lofts flooded.

'That's a lot of water,' Balch Springs neighborhood floods after creek overflows

Posted on August 22, 2022August 22, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Several inches of rain in a short period of time Monday caused a Balch Springs creek to overflow, flooding several homes in a neighborhood near 635 and Seagoville Road. Residents said the water rose very quickly. It was the same scene at house after house on Hickory Creek Road. Allen Thompson walked into his heavy equipment rental business around 8 am. Thirty minutes later, he said he looked down and had…

A flash flood warning is in effect for the Austin area until 7:15 p.m.

Posted on August 22, 2022August 22, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

A flash flood warning has been issued for Austin and the surrounding area until 7:15 p.m. Monday. Thunderstorms across the area are producing as much as 2 to 3 inches of rain per hour, according to the National Weather Service. This could quickly lead to flooding. The NWS advises people to stay off the roads. A flood advisory is also in effect until 6:30 p.m. for parts of Williamson County. Follow the latest updates from…

DFW weather: Heavy rains cause flooding and road closures across North Texas

Posted on August 22, 2022August 22, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Rains are still coming down across Dallas-Fort Worth, with the highest totals in eastern Dallas County and pools forming on roads throughout the region. DALLAS — A Flood Watch remains in effect for Dallas and Tarrant counties through 8 p.m. on Monday, but the overnight storms have already brought deep pooling, and morning and afternoon commute headaches aplenty, to roads throughout the North Texas region. According to the National Weather Service Fort Worth, several records…

Forecast: Widespread showers and storms this week; Flood Warning in effect

Posted on August 22, 2022August 22, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Storm Team. Author: Shane Hinton (KVUE), Jordan Darensbourg, Hunter Williams, Erika Lopez Published: 11:46 AM CST March 6, 2019 Updated: 4:21 PM CDT August 22, 2022 AUSTIN, Texas — *A Flood Watch is in effect from 1 p.m. Monday through 1 p.m. Wednesday for a majority of Central Texas. A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Travis County until 7:15 p.m. Monday.* Grab your umbrella and…

Video: Tornado lands on Winona High School football field, damages homes east of Tyler

Posted on August 22, 2022August 22, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

The Smith County fire marshal said some homes in the area were also damaged. TYLER, Texas — The National Weather Service and local officials confirmed a tornado damaged several homes and the football field and downed some powerlines in Winona Monday morning amid significant storms. Smith County Fire Marshal Jay Brooks said around 10:36 a.m., deputy spotted the twister land on the Winona High School football field. He said it caused damage on Hussey Cir….

Forecast: Widespread showers and storms this week; Flood Watch in effect

Posted on August 22, 2022August 22, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Storm Team. Author: Shane Hinton (KVUE), Jordan Darensbourg, Hunter Williams, Erika Lopez Published: 11:46 AM CST March 6, 2019 Updated: 3:52 PM CDT August 22, 2022 AUSTIN, Texas — *A Flood Watch is in effect from 1 p.m. Monday through 1 p.m. Wednesday for a majority of Central Texas. An Areal Flood Advisory is in effect for Travis and Williamson County until 6:30 p.m.* Grab your umbrella…

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