Flash flooding is ongoing in Blanco, Hays, Travis, Bastrop and Lee counties in Texas.
At least 3 – 4″ of rain has fallen so far this evening. Radar estimated are even higher, at and above the 6″ mark.
Moderate to Heavy rain is ongoing and will continue for the next several hours.
9pm – Look, I know it is Friday Night in a College Town, but please stay home tonight across the Austin area & surrounding counties (Hays, Bastrop, Lee). There are too many low water crossings being closed, and Flooding will continue AFTER rain has ended. https://t.co/SnpFajsjd9 pic.twitter.com/8yTCrsPprU
— NWS Austin/San Antonio (@NWSSanAntonio) May 4, 2019
Many low water crossings have closed. High water rescues have also been reported.
This is a dangerous situation, and is exacerbated by the fact that it is nighttime, making it hard to see flood waters. Significant flash flooding is possible.
Stay off the roads tonight if possible. And remember: turn around, don’t drown!
