Texas flood: Millions braced for more severe weather as torrential rain to strike
The deluge has seen rainfall levels soar to 150 to 300 percent above historical averages, with some areas receiving up to 20 inches of rain in just days.
Residents of northeastern Texas have faced a barrage of storms this spring, and the severe rainfall is only expected to continue.
Meteorologists have warned that the weather pattern shows no signs of relenting, with more rounds of heavy rain expected well into mid-May.
The deluge, which has seen rainfall levels soar to 150-300 percent above historical averages, has wreaked havoc from Interstate 10 to I-20, with some areas receiving up to 20 inches of rain in just a matter of days.
Flash flood emergencies and significant flooding along rivers such as the Navasota, Trinity, Sabine, Brazos, and Neches have become common occurrences.
While many rivers have peaked, some coastal areas continue to experience surges, and with additional rainfall on the horizon, waterways are expected to remain dangerously high.
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Although a brief respite is forecasted for parts of the Southern states leading into Mother's Day weekend, it will be short-lived, as heavy rain is set to return from Sunday through the middle of the following week.
A looming low-pressure system, set to develop over central Texas on Saturday night, is predicted to move eastward along the upper Gulf coast, bringing hail, strong winds, and renewed flooding.
The heaviest rainfall is set to occur within the I-10 to I-20 corridor, spanning from northeastern Texas to the Atlantic coast.
From Sunday to Tuesday, rainfall estimates range from two to four inches, with localized amounts of four to eight inches possible, particularly in already saturated areas.
Given the moist ground conditions and limited time between rainfall events, runoff is expected to rapidly inundate low-lying areas, posing a significant threat to communities along flood-prone waterways.
As the week progresses, the South Central and Southeast states brace for yet another round of downpours, further compounding the risk of flooding.
With some regions potentially receiving a foot or more of rain, concerns are also mounting for areas already grappling with abnormally dry to drought conditions.
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