Texas Underwater: Storms Trigger Historic Flooding and Threaten More Chaos This Week
Posted on 04/14/26 at 11:43
- Texas under storm alert
- Flash flooding reported
- Thousands still without power
Texas experienced a weekend marked by intense rainfall that triggered flash flooding across several regions of the state.
The accumulated precipitation left streets submerged, vehicles stranded, and entire communities under several inches of water.
In cities like Gonzales, nearly 15 centimeters of rain were recorded, while Pattison saw 12.5 centimeters and Sealy close to 10.
In Schulenburg, standing water reached up to 90 centimeters, severely impacting mobility and raising concern among residents as part of the ongoing Texas flooding.
Active storm alerts and rivers at critical levels in Texas
As water levels rose, multiple flash flood warnings and alerts were issued across south-central Texas.
Some of these warnings remained in effect through Monday morning as emergency crews monitored the hardest-hit areas.
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The Trinity River reached alert levels due to a sustained increase in water flow, according to official reports.
Authorities urged residents to avoid crossing flooded roads and to stay updated on weather conditions.
Thousands without electricity
The impact of the storms extended beyond flooded streets to the power supply.
Nearly 21,000 customers lost electricity at the peak of the storm system.
As restoration efforts progressed, that number dropped to fewer than 6,000 affected users.
Utility companies continue working to restore service in areas where weather conditions allow amid the ongoing Texas flooding and storms.
More storms on their way to Texas
The situation is far from over, as another round of strong storms is expected in the southern United States this week.
The FOX Forecast Center is monitoring potential threats including large hail, strong wind gusts, and isolated tornadoes.
A level 1 out of 5 severe storm risk has been issued for a corridor stretching from Abilene southward toward Del Rio.
This severe weather period has already lasted several consecutive days, increasing the risk of further incidents.
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Vigilance and safety recommendations
Experts recommend that residents remain informed and follow guidance from local authorities.
Saturated ground conditions increase the likelihood of additional flash flooding if rainfall continues.
Affected communities are still assessing damage while hoping for a break in the weather.
For now, Texas faces a critical week, with the threat of more storms that could worsen an already dangerous situation driven by the ongoing flooding, according to Fox Weather.
