Texas Storms Break Rainfall Records in Hill Country and Dallas

Parts of Texas got absolutely dumped on yesterday! A powerful storm system delivered record-setting rainfall across portions of the Texas Hill Country and North Texas on Thursday, overwhelming creeks, roads, and emergency response crews in several counties. The National Weather Service office in San Angelo issued a rare Flash Flood Emergency early in the afternoon for Concho, McCulloch, and Menard Counties, citing life-threatening conditions driven by extreme rainfall rates.

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Texas storms break rainfall records in the Hill Country and Dallas

In North Texas, nearly 4 inches of rain fell at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, making Thursday the wettest November day on record for the city. Flash Flood Warnings stretched across the Metroplex during the morning commute, and drivers on Interstate 30 in Rockwall encountered high water that slowed traffic to a crawl.

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As the system moved through, the combination of heavy rainfall, saturated ground, and fast-moving runoff underscored the risks that come with sudden flooding. The rapid rise in water levels prompted state officials to activate resources ahead of the storm. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott authorized those actions early Wednesday, providing support as communities braced for hazardous conditions.