Flood Watch: what's happening and what it means

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - The National Weather Service has put out a Flood Watch including majority of the Brazos Valley from 3 AM Friday through 4AM Saturday. Flood Watch has emerged this Friday as one of the stories drawing attention in United States.

Key facts

• BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - The National Weather Service has put out a Flood Watch including majority of the Brazos Valley from 3 AM Friday through 4AM Saturday.
• A Flood Watch has been issued through Friday evening for portions of the Edwards Plateau, Hill Country, and I-35 corridor.
• Flood watch issued for multiple rounds of rainfall through Friday night.
• In some portions within the watch area, there is a potential for LIFE-THREATENING flooding.
• A Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flooding, which can be a very dangerous situation.

What we know

Going deeper, a Flood Watch has been issued through Friday evening for portions of the Edwards Plateau, Hill Country, and I-35 corridor.

On the substance, Flood watch issued for multiple rounds of rainfall through Friday night.

Beyond the headlines, In some portions within the watch area, there is a potential for LIFE-THREATENING flooding.

More precisely, a Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flooding, which can be a very dangerous situation.

It is worth noting that Areas outlined in the watch should remain alert to possible flooding.

By the numbers

At this stage, the Watch goes into effect 3 AM Friday and lasts through Saturday at 4 AM.

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Going deeper, We’re only going to continue having more storms in the state, and flood maps haven’t been updated - a lot of them since 2007 2009," Gupta said.

On the substance, Around 2″ to 4″ of rainfall is expected with isolated higher totals possible.

The wider context

On a related note, Water levels remain high along the Looking Glass River on Airport Road in DeWitt following recent storms, leaving local homeowners thankful for their flood insurance.

Going deeper, the watch is in effect for Milam, Robertson, Leon, Lee, Burleson, Brazos, Madison, Trinity, Washington, Grimes, Walker, Austin, Waller, Montgomery, and San Jacinto counties.

On the substance, Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

Beyond the headlines, Flooding may occur in urban and poor drainage areas.

More precisely, Heavier rainfall could also cause flooding of creeks, streams, and rivers.

The bottom line

• A Flood Watch has been issued through Friday evening for portions of the Edwards Plateau, Hill Country, and I-35 corridor.
• A Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flooding, which can be a very dangerous situation.
• The Watch goes into effect 3 AM Friday and lasts through Saturday at 4 AM.