A low-pressure system moving from Mexico is expected to bring heavy rain and flash flooding threat to parts of Texas from Saturday through Monday, with the greatest flood risk on Sunday across South Texas and Hill Country.
Where
Statewide
When
Nov. 7-10, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets
Taxes and money
None stated in sources.
The facts
Low-pressure system will draw Gulf moisture into Texas through Monday.1
Saturday: scattered showers turning to heavy rain from Trans-Pecos down Rio Grande through Southern Texas.1
Sunday: several rounds of intense downpours expected across Southern Texas with rainfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour.1
Forecast models show potential high-end rainfall totals with possible bullseyes of 9-12 inches in southern Texas.1
Weather Prediction Center issued level 2 slight risk flood outlook for Sunday, indicating scattered flash flooding expected.1
Widespread rainfall totals of up to 2 inches expected, with localized amounts up to 4 inches through Tuesday.2
Flash flood risk on Saturday covers West Texas, Hill Country, and corridor from Laredo to Brownsville.2
Flash flood risk increases and shifts south Sunday, with level 2 threat covering Hill Country and South Texas including San Antonio.2
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