The Flood Watch that has shadowed North and Central Texas this week is not only still in place — it has been expanded and extended through Friday afternoon, a sign of just how saturated the region has become after days of relentless rainfall. Even though today’s showers and storms are expected to be more scattered than Thursday’s widespread deluge, forecasters warn that isolated rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches remain possible. In a landscape already soaked to its limits, even a few inches can trigger new flooding concerns.
Across the Austin and San Antonio region — including the I‑35 corridor, Hill Country, and portions of the Coastal Plains — the National Weather Service continues to highlight the risk of life‑threatening flash flooding as a cold front taps into deep tropical moisture overhead . Scattered showers and thunderstorms will redevelop this morning and continue off and on through Saturday, keeping the ground saturated and creeks and streams running high.
While today’s rainfall won’t match Thursday’s intensity, the threat remains real. Localized totals up to 6 inches are still on the table, especially in areas where storms repeatedly track over the same locations. Outdoor plans today come with a caveat: stay weather aware, know where you would go if a warning is issued, and be ready to move quickly.
By Sunday, the pattern finally begins to ease. Rain will linger into the early part of the day before tapering off, opening the door to a stretch of sunny, dry weather next week. Temperatures will rebound into the 80s and 90s, with cooler nights in the 50s and 60s — a welcome return to normalcy after a week dominated by gray skies and flood alerts.
But for now, Central Texas remains in a delicate position. Flash flooding can escalate with little warning, especially at night or in areas where water is already standing. Emergency managers continue to emphasize the basics: have multiple ways to receive warnings, and never drive through floodwaters, even if they appear shallow. As the saying goes — and as this week has repeatedly proven — Turn Around, Don’t Drown.
