PROJECT ALERT NOTICE (OK TX) Flooding.

Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:58:06 EDT

Summary: Texas and parts of Oklahoma have seen significant rain in the past three days, causing flooding along the I-35 corridor, with several teams deployed for monitoring, and more heavy rain expected toward the Texas coast.

Over the last three days, much of Texas and parts of Oklahoma have experienced significant rainfall, with many regions receiving more than 5 inches. This heavy precipitation has resulted in flooding, particularly along the I-35 corridor and areas to the east. No reports of damage to streamgages.

Current NWS Flood status

5 sites in moderate flood stage
16 sites in minor flood stage
8 sites in action stage

Teams deployed to the field

Fort Worth: 1 team measuring flooding and they may deploy one additional team.
San Antonio: 3 teams measuring flooding and 1 team collecting water quality samples.
Austin: 4 teams measuring flooding.
Houston: 2 teams measuring at newer sites, to aid in rating development.
Oklahoma City: Has made a few measurements of elevated flows this week to aid in rating development.
Integrated Hydrology + Data Science Branch: 1 team out measuring 2 sites.

Over the next three days, heavier rainfall is anticipated to move towards the Texas coast. The most intense precipitation is expected in the region from Corpus Christi to Houston, and along the I-10 corridor. Thunderstorms are likely to taper off by the weekend.