# Flash flooding in South Texas

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/flash-flooding-in-south-texas
> Updated: 2026-11-09T21:39:32.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

Heavy rainfall and slow-moving storm systems have triggered significant flash flooding threats across South Texas. Initially, meteorologists warned of potential rainfall totals between 7 and 9 inches in some areas, prompting Governor Greg Abbott to direct the Texas Division of Emergency Management to bolster response resources.

As the weather system progressed, rainfall totals exceeded 3 inches in several locations, with some areas near Kingsville reporting between 5 and 10 inches. The storm system, driven by an upper-level low pressure interacting with Gulf moisture, has particularly impacted the western Hill Country, the southern Edwards Plateau, and the Concho Valley. Officials have called for increased emergency resources as rising waterways and flooded roads continue to pose risks.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-09: Southern Texas faces flash flooding after heavy rainfall

Heavy rains and a stalled low-pressure system have caused significant flooding and high rainfall totals across southern Texas, particularly in the Hill Country and Edwards Plateau regions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/southern-texas-faces-flash-flooding-after-heavy-rainfall

### 2026-11-07: South Texas faces flash flood threats and heavy rainfall

South Texas is under a flood watch as heavy rainfall threatens flash flooding in cities like San Antonio and Corpus Christi. Governor Greg Abbott has mobilized emergency resources to assist.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-texas-faces-flash-flood-threats-and-heavy-rainfall

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