Flood watches are in effect across parts of North and South Central Texas as a slow-moving, moisture-rich storm raises the risk of flash flooding through Friday, October 2.
The Weather Prediction Center placed a Moderate Risk of excessive rainfall over part of the Southern Plains for the period from Thursday morning through Friday morning. The greatest concern extends across Texas into southeastern Oklahoma, including portions of the Interstate 35 corridor from the Dallas–Fort Worth area through Austin and San Antonio.
North Texas watch continues into Friday morning
The National Weather Service office serving Dallas and Fort Worth said its Flood Watch remains in effect through 7 a.m. CDT Friday. Forecasters expect widespread totals of 2 to 3 inches in the watch area, with localized amounts up to 5 inches where heavier bands repeatedly move over the same places.
Possible impacts include flooding of rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying or flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings can become dangerous quickly, especially at night when water depth is difficult to judge.
South Central Texas could see higher localized totals
The Austin/San Antonio forecast office has a Flood Watch in effect across much of South Central Texas through 7 p.m. CDT Friday. Forecast amounts generally range from 1 to 4 inches, with 4 to 6 inches possible in the Hill Country and Winter Garden, including areas near Kerrville and Uvalde. Isolated totals of 6 to 8 inches cannot be ruled out.
Forecasters expect the first organized line of storms to progress from western counties early Thursday toward the I-35 corridor during the morning and into eastern counties during the afternoon. Additional rounds may redevelop Thursday night into Friday. The precise placement of the heaviest bands remains uncertain, so totals may vary sharply over short distances.
A watch is not a warning
A Flood Watch means conditions are favorable for flooding; it does not mean flooding is occurring everywhere in the watch area. A Flash Flood Warning is issued for a more immediate or observed threat. Residents should check the latest local National Weather Service alert before traveling and never drive through a flooded roadway.
This is an updated, Texas-focused development from the broader Central and Southern Plains storm risk reported earlier. Forecasts and alerts can change as storms develop.
Featured image: Raychel Sanner/Unsplash. The photograph is illustrative and does not show the current storm.
Sources
- NOAA Weather Prediction Center excessive-rainfall outlook, issued October 1, 2026
- National Weather Service Dallas-area Flood Watch, accessed October 1, 2026
- National Weather Service South Central Texas forecast and hazards, accessed October 1, 2026
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