Large areas of the state continue to experience severe weather today. Threats include: 🧊Large hail 💨Damaging winds 🌪️Possible tornadoes State emergency responders are prepared to support local response efforts. Stay safe and stay ready: ready.gov/severe-weather #txwx

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Widespread rain, some heavy, continues across the Hill Country. A Flash Flood Emergency is ongoing for south-central Kerr County, including the Guadalupe River. Move to higher ground if you are along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County! Otherwise avoid travel through the county.

Heavy rain+ flooding threaten portions of West and Central Texas. ⚠️ PLEASE HEED LOCAL WARNINGS ⚠️ @texasgamewarden is assisting #TeamTexas with search and rescue Texas State Parks are posting latest info about storm impacts to their social media and tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/pa…

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Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday!

The LCRA now says that all 10 floodgates may need to open overnight at Starcke Dam to pass flood water down to Lake Travis. That's a LOT of water moving through LBJ and Marble Falls. Lots of debris will be flowing quickly. I'd hold off on boating for the rest of the weekend

As rain and flooding continue to impact Central Texas, remember: 🌧️Flooding can happen fast 🚘Never walk or drive through floodwaters ⚠️Turn Around, Don’t Drown 🚨Follow instructions from local officials Flood Resources for Texans: disaster.texas.gov

⚠️Alright, time to perk up and pay attention in Austin. Storms are stalling over Travis county and becoming more expansive with 3-6"/hr rainfall rates. Significant flooding possible soon. Backbuilding occurring to the northwest. STAY AWAY FROM FLOODED ROADS

More than 20 Texas state agencies are engaged in the state’s flood response across multiple communities. Thousands of responders and pieces of equipment are deployed in support of local response efforts, including boats, helicopters, K9 teams, and damage assessment teams. #txwx

While reporting for Texas Monthly I bumped into a team of cadaver dogs from Mexico. The support for the difficult work of putting Kerrville and the broken hearts across our state is coming from all over.

The State is making rescues in— San Saba Co. Lampasas Co. & Schleicher Co. Evacuations are taking place in Lampasas Co. Menard Co. Kimble Co. & Sutton Co. We are expanding operations in all affected counties— all while monitoring the rising waters in Kerrville.

NEW: At least two floodgates will open at Buchanan Dam this afternoon according to the LCRA. Gates will open as soon as Buchanan hits 100% capacity (currently 96% and climbing) That water will then go into Inks Lake, over the spillway, and into Lake LBJ #atxwx #txwx

9 AM Monday - Lake Buchanan this morning has reached an elevation 1018.32 ft, within 2 feet of full pool at 1020 ft. As a result, the LCRA says they plan to open at least 2 flood gates at Buchanan Dam to pass the water down the highland lake chain to Lake Travis. The water

Heavy rain and flash flooding remain a threat in the Texas forecast.☔️ Do you have multiple ways to receive alerts and information from local officials? #StayWeatherAware 🚗Check road conditions before you head out: DriveTexas.org #txwx

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