WEATHER ALERT: Flood Watch continues for Bexar County; thousands remain without power

WEATHER ALERT: Flood Watch continues for Bexar County; thousands remain without power

Counties east of San Antonio are under a Flash Flood Warning until 11 a.m. Follow KENS 5 on air and online for breaking severe weather coverage. SAN ANTONIO — Bexar County and most south and central Texas counties remain under a Flood Watch until 8 p.m. Saturday. An earlier Flash Flood Warning for Bexar County expired at 6 a.m. Saturday. The National Weather service reports that while the warning was allowed to expire, several low…

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San Antonio under Flash Flood Warning; thousands without power

San Antonio under Flash Flood Warning; thousands without power

Follow KENS 5 on air and online for breaking severe weather coverage. Get the KENS 5 app for alerts when severe weather threatens South Texas. SAN ANTONIO — A Flash Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Advisory for San Antonio until 6 a.m. Saturday as downpours and storms push through the Alamo City metro. Residents are advised to limited their travel, and avoid high-water areas on roads.  Flash Flood Warning including San Antonio…

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Bexar County, City of San Antonio brace for flooding

Bexar County, City of San Antonio brace for flooding

With days of advanced notice, all entities are on alert for strong Mother’s Day Weekend weather. SAN ANTONIO — A Mother’s Day Weekend flooding threat that’s been bubbling all week has arrived on San Antonio’s doorstep.  At the northwest side’s Orsinger Park, gates are closed and will remain closed until Monday out of an abundance of caution as county officials prepare for what could be a prolonged flooding event.  “There’s trees, there are the gazebos…

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for South Texas counties ahead of possible weekend flooding

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for South Texas counties ahead of possible weekend flooding

Follow KENS 5 on air and online for breaking severe weather coverage. Get the KENS 5 app for alerts when severe weather threatens South Texas. SAN ANTONIO — A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Val Verde County until 5:45 p.m., according to the National Weather Service, as storms start their approach to the San Antonio region.  Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Langtry TX and Pumpville TX until 5:45 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/7ZWjN06an0 — NWS Austin/San Antonio (@NWSSanAntonio)…

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Flooding, heavy rains expected this weekend in San Antonio area

Flooding, heavy rains expected this weekend in San Antonio area

Will you help San Antonio Report grow? Our spring member drive is happening now. We need your help to raise $50,000 by May 19 to help our newsroom reach even more San Antonio readers. Coming off a wetter than average April, San Antonio is expected to see a fresh deluge this weekend. The area can expect to receive 3 to 6 inches of rain starting Friday and continuing through Sunday, which will likely include flash…

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City of Austin crews preparing storm drains for potential flooding

City of Austin crews preparing storm drains for potential flooding

Ahead of the heavy rain and flooding threat this weekend, crews are clearing out debris to minimize the flood risk. AUSTIN, Texas — Crews from Austin’s Watershed Protection Department have been clearing out culverts to make sure they don’t get flooded with the expected heavy rainfall this weekend. The crews work year-round clearing the culverts out, but said most of their work recently has been cleaning up debris from the winter storm back in February….

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North Austin neighborhood still concerned about flood damage as severe storms are slated to roll through

North Austin neighborhood still concerned about flood damage as severe storms are slated to roll through

Rounds of heavy rain and potential flooding are expected throughout Central Texas this weekend. AUSTIN, Texas — Dozens of residents in one North Austin neighborhood are still dealing with the aftermath of flood damage in their homes, and with a flood watch set to go into effect on Friday evening across Central Texas, residents hope lightning doesn’t strike twice.  Ryan Albright and his wife, who have been forced into an Airbnb, have been in the…

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Rain and storms move in Friday night; flooding threat continues through the weekend

Rain and storms move in Friday night; flooding threat continues through the weekend

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Storm Team. Author: Shane Hinton (KVUE), Jordan Darensbourg, Hunter Williams, Grace Thornton Published: 11:46 AM CST March 6, 2019 Updated: 5:47 PM CDT May 11, 2023 AUSTIN, Texas — A Flood Watch has been issued for the entire KVUE area from 7 p.m. Friday through 8 p.m. on Saturday. During this timeframe, many areas could pick up 3 to 6 inches of rainfall. There could be isolated…

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Crews preparing storm drains for potential flooding

Crews preparing storm drains for potential flooding

Ahead of the heavy rain and flooding threat this weekend, crews are clearing out debris to minimize the flood risk. AUSTIN, Texas — Crews from the Watershed Protection Department have been clearing out culverts to make sure they don’t get flooded with the expected heavy rainfall this weekend. The crews work year-round clearing them out but said most of their work recently has been cleaning up debris from the winter storm back in February. The…

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Dry Wednesday evening; more flooding potential this weekend

Dry Wednesday evening; more flooding potential this weekend

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Storm Team. Author: Shane Hinton (KVUE), Jordan Darensbourg, Hunter Williams, Grace Thornton Published: 11:46 AM CST March 6, 2019 Updated: 4:04 PM CDT May 10, 2023 AUSTIN, Texas — You’ll want to keep your umbrella nearby as we track a wet week ahead for Central Texas. After this mornings rain, weather trends for the rest of Wednesday are expected to be much drier. However, the lingering rainfall…

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Excessive rainfall will cause flooding hazards this Mother's Day weekend

Excessive rainfall will cause flooding hazards this Mother's Day weekend

Due to excessive rainfall up to five inches of rain is possible in the Alamo City on Saturday. SAN ANTONIO — Get ready San Antonians for some pounding rain this weekend that will provide relief to the drought stricken area of Bexar County and other surrounding cities. Unfortunately this continuous widespread rain will result in flooding risk for San Antonio.  Rain and thunderstorms are possible everyday this week with flooding potential likely for Mother’s Day…

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Flooding possible early Wednesday; more flooding potential this weekend

Flooding possible early Wednesday; more flooding potential this weekend

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Storm Team. Author: Shane Hinton (KVUE), Jordan Darensbourg, Hunter Williams, Grace Thornton Published: 11:46 AM CST March 6, 2019 Updated: 3:57 AM CDT May 10, 2023 AUSTIN, Texas — You’ll want to keep your umbrella nearby as we track a wet week ahead for Central Texas. Localized flooding will be possible early Wednesday morning along and east of the I-35 corridor as showers and storms move through…

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Flooding possible overnight; more flooding potential this weekend

Flooding possible overnight; more flooding potential this weekend

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Storm Team. Author: Shane Hinton (KVUE), Jordan Darensbourg, Hunter Williams, Grace Thornton Published: 11:46 AM CST March 6, 2019 Updated: 7:07 PM CDT May 9, 2023 AUSTIN, Texas — You’ll want to keep your umbrella nearby as we track a wet week ahead for Central Texas. Localized flooding will be possible this evening and overnight along and east of the I-35 corridor. The highest flood potential will…

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