Meteored United States · Kingsville, TX
Flash flooding threat continues across southern Texas on Monday after days of heavy rain
An El Niño-influenced, slow-moving storm system has drenched southern Texas, with rainfall totals reaching 10 inches near Kingsville. Heavy rain continues to soak southern Texas on Monday, raising the risk of additional flash flooding. Several days of heavy rainfall have left parts of southern Texas dealing with flooded roads and rising waterways. Across the western Hill Country and southern Edwards Plateau, widespread rainfall has exceeded 3 inches, with some locations approaching 6 inches. Texas officials are also calling up more emergency response resources as flood concerns continue. Texas areas vulnerable to flooding after days of heavy rain An active El Niño weather pattern is creating a slow-moving storm system that has delivered several days of heavy rain to southern Texas. An upper-level low pressure system interacting with moisture from the Gulf has fueled widespread showers and thunderstorms.