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AUSTIN, Texas — The National Weather Service issued a River Flood Warning for the Colorado River affecting Bastrop County Saturday after a stormy Friday night caused the water to rise significantly.  According to the National Weather Service Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service, the status of the river as of 10 p.m. in the Bastrop area show that its level was at 27.59 feet.  The riverwalk and Fisherman’s Park near downtown Bastrop was closed off a majority…

DRIPPING SPRINGS, Texas — After Friday’s flooding, Homespun Kitchen and Bar will be needing a little recovery project. The water came in and flooded the restaurant while about 70 people were inside. And even a day after the flooding there has been a dramatic difference. RELATED: Sheriff: Body found in Dripping Springs was that of missing man “As you can see we’ve cleaned up quite a bit now,” said owner Randy Ford. “The water’s about…

AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – Austin police blocked off the area surrounding The Soup Peddler Saturday afternoon due to a woman’s body found nearby. The restaurant says customers called 9-1-1 after seeing a woman lying face down in East Bouldin Creek. Businesses on West Mary Street say the water levels in the creek were high during Friday night’s showers.  “The weather was crazy last night, there were moments where it was letting up but it…

DRIPPING SPRINGS, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – The body of a Dripping Springs man washed away in floodwaters has been found. The Hays County Sheriff’s Office says 55-year-old Michael Hurlbut was crossing a flooded bridge Friday night when he was swept into a creek.  According to HCSO, Hurlbut was in his car alone, trying to cross a bridge on Bail Springs Road over Barton Creek. The water was so strong it swept Hurlbut’s car off the…

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LA GRANGE, Texas — Damage from two tornadoes is being reported from Fayette County after strong storms passed through Friday morning. The National Weather Service said local storm reports came in while a tornado warning was still in place for damage to industrial buildings along Highway 71 near La Grange. On Saturday the National Weather Service confirmed an EF-2 tornado occurred near La Grange and two EF-0 tornadoes occurred near Flatonia. Fayette County EMS sent…

AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – Some Austin trails and pools are fully or partially closed due to flooding from this week’s severe storms. The Austin Parks & Recreation Department (PARD) began flood assessment on Saturday morning, evaluating conditions throughout the parks to help ensure safety. The Ann & Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail has partially reopened after experiencing varying degress of erosion overnight and the Barton Creek Greenbelt is closed due to trail erosion…

AUSTIN, Texas — Due to flooding conditions Friday, several popular outdoor areas throughout Austin have been closed. For the safety of Greenbelt patrons, the Parks and Recreation Department asked that the public not use the Greenbelt due to trail erosion and swift creek currents. Parks and Rec rangers are continuing to monitor the Greenbelt, and will provide updates as conditions improve. The Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail was completely closed Saturday morning….

AUSTIN, Texas — Due to flooding conditions Friday, the following areas will be closed until further notice: Barton Creek Greenbelt, the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail, Barton Springs Pool and Lady Bird Lake. For the safety of Greenbelt patrons, the Parks and Recreation Department asked that the public not use the Greenbelt due to water, debris and erosion.  The Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail is also closed until a…

AUSTIN, Texas — Due to heavy rains on Friday, the Colorado River east of Austin is on the rise.  A Flood Warning has been posted for the river from Bastrop to Smithville to La Grange.Major Flooding is expected along the Colorado River at Bastrop later this afternoon. kvue The river is expected to crest at 30.1 feet later this evening, then fall below flood stage by Sunday afternoon. The National Weather Service says when the…

AUSTIN, Texas — Due to flooding conditions Friday, the following areas will be closed until further notice: Barton Creek Greenbelt, the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail and Barton Springs Pool. For the safety of Greenbelt patrons, the Parks and Recreation Department asks that the public not use the greenbelt due to water, debris and erosion.  The Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail is also closed until a conditions assessment can…

AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – First responders with Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services have responded to at least 14 water rescue calls. Severe weather, along with heavy rainfall and flooding, continues to impact the City of Austin and the surrounding areas. As the old saying goes, stay indoors when thunder roars. Although the heaviest rains seems to be departing the Central Texas area for Friday, May 3, low water crossings continue to be hazardous from rain and runoff from…

LA GRANGE, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – When the storm cut through the main building at McCourt & Sons equipment, the work day had just started and more than 30 employees were inside. The complex is located along Hwy 71 just west of La Grange. After the storm passed, a rain soaked Donald Davis walked out thankful to be alive. “I felt it felt like it was sucking pressure out of the building… Yeah just…

AUSTIN, Texas — Capital Metro released a statement on Friday saying they are experiencing delays due to the severe weather. Cap Metro said MetroRail is experiencing delays due to a flooded track and also trespassers at Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. are blocking the track to safely remove themselves from the flooded areas nearby. On top of delays for MetroRail, some rail-crossings reportedly have the arms down due to the flooded tracks and signal issues….

LA GRANGE, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – The Mt. Zion Baptist Church in La Grange has more than a century of history. “It’s been here a while. And we just hate to see it go. That’s history, that’s part of our history that’s been destroyed here but that’s ok. Like I tell anybody, God is good,” said Brookshire Outland. Outland grew up here. She was married here. It’s a part of her life. “When I…