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Devastating floods in Leander destroyed many homes and prompted continuing rescue efforts. LEANDER, Texas — John Lewis has many memories in his childhood home along Sandy Meadow Circle. The home, built by his mother during the late 1970’s and early 1980’s, brings back fond memories of his family’s farming lifestyle, alongside many sheep and goats. Now, that same home presents a picture of complete devastation, as the devastating floods that ravaged the Leander area lifted…

Devastating floods in Leander destroyed many homes and prompted continuing rescue efforts. LEANDER, Texas — John Lewis has many memories in his childhood home along Sandy Meadow Circle. The home, built by his mother during the late 1970’s and early 1980’s, brings back fond memories of his family’s farming lifestyle, alongside many sheep and goats. Now, that same home presents a picture of complete devastation, as the devastating floods that ravaged the Leander area lifted…

Many areas could see an additional 4 to 5 inches of rain. AUSTIN, Texas — We’ve had a significant weather event this weekend, with heavy rain and flooding in Burnet County early Saturday morning. Dozens of water rescues have taken place, and State Highway 29 and U.S. 281 both became impassable due to flooding. Given the rainfall as well as the already saturated ground, a Flood Watch was issued for a wide area until 10…

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Weather Impact Team. Author: Jordan Darensbourg, Hunter Williams, Grace Thornton, KC Sherman Published: 11:46 AM CST March 6, 2019 Updated: 7:06 PM CDT July 6, 2025 AUSTIN, Texas — Central Texas weather has been the talk of the country this holiday weekend, and unfortunately, our wet weather is not expected to come to a close until the middle of next week.  Sunday night, there is still a…

Travis and Williamson counties have issued local disaster declarations and dozens of people have been rescued from floodwaters. AUSTIN, Texas — Search efforts continue Sunday as several people remain missing after devastating flash flooding swept through Central Texas this weekend. Travis County officials have confirmed five deaths and between 10 and 13 people missing. In Burnet County, three deaths have been reported and at least five people are missing. On Sunday morning, the Burnet County…

After the flood occurred, officials faced questions about whether and when authorities sent out weather alerts and warnings before the deadly flash flooding. DALLAS — A devastating sequence of events unfolded across the Texas Hill Country early Friday, culminating in a flash flood emergency and river levels not seen in years.  Kerr County authorities, alongside state and federal officials, said Sunday morning that search-and-rescue teams had recovered at least 68 bodies so far, including 28…