TEMPLE, Texas — A Flood Watch was extended for our entire viewing area in Central Texas through Friday at 1 p.m.
Strong thunderstorms are possible Thursday evening, especially for the far western counties. As of Thursday night, flash flooding will be likely for areas east of I-35.
As of 8 a.m. on Thursday, May 2, 24-hour rain totals were as follows:
- Mexia: 7.4"
- Groesbeck: 5.7"
- Freestone: 7.7"
- Waco: 3.1"
- Troy: 2.2"
Seven-day rain totals were as follows:
- Groesbeck: 9.4"
- Freestone: 10.0"
- Waco: 5.9"
- Troy: 7.1"
- Rogers: 8.0"
- Temple: 4.1"
Flood Watch vs. Flood Warning
- Flood Watch - Weather conditions could cause flooding in your area. This is the time to prepare for any possible flooding.
- Flood Warning - Issued when flooding is imminent or occurring.
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