Austin's pitching in to help our neighbors in Central Texas after the recent floods. City crews and resources are being deployed to aid in the recovery and cleanup efforts.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 12 mentions in the last 30 days, 3 the 60 before, 2 the 90 before that.
May lead to investments in flood mitigation and response.
Residents of Austin, especially those in flood-prone areas.
No groups negatively affected
Austin and much of Central Texas is under an Extreme Heat Warning until 8 p.m. Wednesday, with the heat index for today expected to reach 115 degrees.
Austin Pets Alive! is helping prepare pet shelters and evacuation resources in Cotulla as major flooding threatens communities along the Frio and Nueces rivers.
The organization said shelters in the affected areas are overwhelmed and that teams are on the ground leading rescue efforts for pets from flood zones.
After this week’s catastrophic flooding in Central Texas, President Donald Trump has authorized the Federal Emergency Management Agency to coordinate disaster relief efforts to counties affected.
National nonprofits Best Friends Animal Society and Wings of Rescue partnered with Austin Pets Alive! to transport more than 100 pets from shelters in the Hill Country to make room for animals displaced by the flooding, and to make sure the animals w...
AUSTIN (Nexstar) – The Kerr County area was hit with approximately a foot of rain from Wednesday night into Thursday morning leading to a Flash Flood Emergency from the National Weather Service. State Representative Wes Virdell, R– Brady, spoke to KX...
A new emergency relief fund was announced for victims of today's flooding emergency.
A Flood Watch is in effect for most of Central Texas including the Austin metro counties through Thursday evening with the potential for periods of heavy rain to cause flash flooding.
Floodwaters rage across parts of Texas FOX 7 Austin
Texas activates rescue resources as storms raise flood concerns in Austin area KEYE
The weather this week brings a lot of rain and storms to parts of Texas, including here in the Austin metro area.
One year after devastating flash flooding killed more than 130 people in Central Texas, we're taking a look at the lasting impact of July 2025.
Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) Public Comment Period Now Open City of Austin (.gov)
Severe weather and flooding are possible in Central Texas through Friday.
A Flood Watch has been issued for parts of Central Texas, in effect from this evening until Friday evening. Life-threatening flooding is possible in the watch area. - Nick Bannin
This playbook outlines strategies to help Austin deal with climate change impacts, rising housing costs, and aging infrastructure. It's about making the city safer and more affordable for everyone.
Austin/Travis County Community Wildfire Protection Plan City of Austin (.gov)
Severe Weather | Ready Central Texas City of Austin (.gov)
A briefing on a flood preparation audit could lead to improvements in how the city prepares for and responds to flooding events.
Austin Water presented its plans for managing emergencies, ensuring residents have access to safe water during critical events.
City of Austin to Become IPAWS Alerting Authority City of Austin (.gov)
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