Weather Impact Alert: 'Flash Flood Emergency' issued as heavy rains continue Saturday

Weather Impact Alert: 'Flash Flood Emergency' issued as heavy rains continue Saturday

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. At least 25 water rescues have taken place, and State Highway 29 and U.S. 281 both have become impassable due to flooding. Our Future Tracker shows widespread rain activity, with some areas seeing intense downpours. A Flash Flood Warning is in…

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Flooding threat continues in South Texas Saturday after deadly floods Friday | Weather Impact Alert

Flooding threat continues in South Texas Saturday after deadly floods Friday | Weather Impact Alert

Stay updated with the KENS 5 Weather Team on this severe weather development and how it impacts you. SAN ANTONIO — IMPACT DAYS: Saturday, July 5 Reason: Potential for locally heavy downpours, especially in the Hill Country and counties west of San Antonio. The breakdown A very dangerous situation has unfolded in Kerr County as 5-10″ of rainfall has been estimated over the last 4-7 hours across south-central Kerr County. “Low water crossings are flooded…

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'Today will be a hard day' | Recovery efforts continue a second day as 27 people are confirmed dead in devastating floods

'Today will be a hard day' | Recovery efforts continue a second day as 27 people are confirmed dead in devastating floods

Deadly floods in Kerr County have killed at least 27, with 850 rescued. KERR COUNTY, Texas — Rescue and recovery efforts have entered a second day after devastating and deadly floods hit Kerr County and other parts of the Hill Country on the July Fourth holiday. Kerr County officials said at a news conference Saturday morning that at least 27 people have been killed as a result of the massive flooding. Officials said of those…

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'Today will be a hard day': 43 confirmed dead, search efforts intensify after deadly Hill Country floods

'Today will be a hard day': 43 confirmed dead, search efforts intensify after deadly Hill Country floods

At least 15 children are among the bodies recovered so far, according to county officials responding to the natural disaster. KERR COUNTY, Texas — Rescue and recovery efforts have entered a second day after devastating and deadly floods hit Kerr County and other parts of the Hill Country on the July Fourth holiday. Kerr County officials said at a news conference Saturday morning that at least 32 people have been killed as a result of…

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'Today will be a hard day' | Recovery efforts continue a second day as 27 people are confirmed dead in devastating floods

'Today will be a hard day' | Recovery efforts continue a second day as 27 people are confirmed dead in devastating floods

Deadly floods in Kerr County have killed at least 27, with 850 rescued. KERR COUNTY, Texas — Rescue and recovery efforts have entered a second day after devastating and deadly floods hit Kerr County and other parts of the Hill Country on the July Fourth holiday. Kerr County officials said at a news conference Saturday morning that at least 27 people have been killed as a result of the massive flooding. Officials said of those…

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'Today will be a hard day' | Recovery efforts continue a second day as 27 people are confirmed dead in devastating floods

'Today will be a hard day' | Recovery efforts continue a second day as 27 people are confirmed dead in devastating floods

Deadly floods in Kerr County have killed at least 27, with 850 rescued. KERR COUNTY, Texas — Rescue and recovery efforts have entered a second day after devastating and deadly floods hit Kerr County and other parts of the Hill Country on the July Fourth holiday. Kerr County officials said at a news conference Saturday morning that at least 27 people have been killed as a result of the massive flooding. Officials said of those…

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'Flash Flood Emergency' issued as heavy rains continue Saturday

'Flash Flood Emergency' issued as heavy rains continue Saturday

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. At least 25 water rescues have taken place, and State Highway 29 and U.S. 281 both have become impassable due to flooding. Our Future Tracker shows widespread rain activity, with some areas seeing intense downpours. When all is said and done,…

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Tropical Storm Chantal formed off the southeast coast

Tropical Storm Chantal formed off the southeast coast

10 minutes ago Tropical Storm Chantal, July 5th, 2025 (Photo: Baron Weather / WWAY) LELAND, NC (WWAY) — The third named storm of the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season, Tropical Storm Chantal, developed off the southeast coast Saturday morning. Tropical storm warnings have been issued for Brunswick County coastal areas and coastal waters. As well as for Horry County and Georgetown County in South Carolina. Tropical storm conditions will be felt as early as Saturday evening…

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Dozens of water rescues as heavy rain floods parts of Central Texas

Dozens of water rescues as heavy rain floods parts of Central Texas

Heavy rain fell through the morning Saturday inundating Burnet County and parts of western Travis, Williamson counties. AUSTIN, Texas — First responders across Central Texas spent the early hours on Saturday scrambling to rescue dozens of people from rising floodwaters, primarily in Burnet County along with western Travis and Williamson counties. The heaviest rain fell near Bertram and Burnet, where a foot or more was measured in Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) rain gauges. Emergency…

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Dozens of water rescues as heavy rain floods part of Central Texas

Dozens of water rescues as heavy rain floods part of Central Texas

Heavy rain fell through the morning Saturday inundating Burnet County and parts of western Travis, Williamson counties. AUSTIN, Texas — First responders across Central Texas spent the early hours Saturday scrambling to rescue dozens of people from rising floodwater, primarily in Burnet County along with western Travis and Williamson counties. The heaviest rain fell near Bertram and Burnet, where a foot or more was measured in Lower Colorado River Authority rain gauges. The Emergency Management…

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Death toll from Hill Country flash floods rises to 24 as rescue efforts continue

Death toll from Hill Country flash floods rises to 24 as rescue efforts continue

click to enlarge Facebook / City of Kerrville Heavy rains in Kerr County and elsewhere in Central Texas have caused severe flooding and loss of life. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. State officials said Friday night that at least 24 people have died in the catastrophic flood that swept through Kerr County early Friday morning, and 23 girls…

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Rare flash flood emergency issued after overnight rescues near Austin

Rare flash flood emergency issued after overnight rescues near Austin

Heavy rain continued across the Hill Country early Saturday, swelling rivers and creeks and prompting urgent warnings and water rescues overnight. Several cities around Austin saw rising waters and emergency rescues. The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Emergency just before 5 a.m. on July 6, 2025 for Burnet, Marble Falls, Granite Shoals, and nearby areas. The warning remains in effect through 10 a.m. and signals the potential for life-threatening conditions. In western Travis County, emergency…

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Our stretch of hot and dry weather is coming to an end as Tropical Storm Chantal brings impacts across the Carolinas

Our stretch of hot and dry weather is coming to an end as Tropical Storm Chantal brings impacts across the Carolinas

Tropical Storm Chantal has formed and is forecasted to make landfall in South Carolina by Sunday morning CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Saturday Plan for another beautiful and hot summer day as high pressure holds strong today across the Charlotte area keeping us rain free!  Highs will still reach the low-mid 90s with humidity slowing creeping in by the second half of the day. Whether you’re heading out to the golf course or out to the lake,…

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Rare Flash Flood Emergency northwest of Austin after as much as 10 inches of rain

Rare Flash Flood Emergency northwest of Austin after as much as 10 inches of rain

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Emergency for parts of Burnet, Travis and Williamson counties until 10 a.m. NWS said at 4:59 a.m. that between 5 to 10 inches of rain had fallen in the area, with 2 to 5 inches more possible. The cities experiencing flash flooding include Burnet, Marble Falls, Leander, Lago Vista and Liberty Hill. Life-threatening flash flooding is possible at low water crossings, streams, highways and other streets….

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Tropical Storm Chantal has formed and now heads towards the Carolina coasts

Tropical Storm Chantal has formed and now heads towards the Carolina coasts

Watch for heavy rain across the Carolina coastlines this weekend, impacting portions of the Charlotte area Sunday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tropical Storm Chantal formed Saturday at 8 a.m., per the National Hurricane Center.  It’s currently located about 150 miles south-southeast of Charleston, S.C. and is forecasted to make landfall along the South Carolina coast by Sunday morning.  Tropical Storm Watches are in place from Edisto Beach, S.C. to Little River Inlet, S.C. Regardless of development,…

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