Torrential Downpours Threaten South-Central States
Rounds of heavy rain and thunderstormRounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to raise the risk of dangerous flash flooding across Texas, Oklahoma, and parts of the south-central United States through the weekend. Forecasters warn that some areas could receive 1 to 4 inches of rain within just a few hours, especially in the flood-prone Texas Hill Country. Saturated soils, steep terrain, and tropical moisture from the Gulf may worsen runoff and rapidly increase water levels in creeks and rivers, creating life-threatening conditions.s are expected to raise the risk of dangerous flash flooding across Texas, Oklahoma, and parts of the south-central United States through the weekend. Forecasters warn that some areas could receive 1 to 4 inches of rain within just a few hours, especially in the flood-prone Texas Hill Country. Saturated soils, steep terrain, and tropical moisture from the Gulf may worsen runoff and rapidly increase water levels in creeks and rivers, creating life-threatening conditions...