Weather

Austin is currently in the middle of a major overhaul of its floodplain maps. New rainfall data shows flood risk is greater than previously thought.

Austin sits within "Flash Flood Alley," a region that has claimed many lives over the decades. The July 4 weekend floods were the deadliest in the area since the Highland Lakes were constructed in the 1930s.

The State Flood Plan, published last year, identified $54 billion in flood mitigation, warning and data needs. The state has awarded around $660 million since the plan was published, with a special legislative session coming soon.

A crisis communication expert says everyday notifications are weakening the impact of lifesaving emergency alerts.

Experts say outlandish claims of weather manipulation are hindering disaster preparedness and emergency response.

The data also highlights critical risks in other areas along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County.

More than two dozen Mexican rescue volunteers and firefighters have been looking for victims and clearing debris along the Guadalupe River. Others were left waiting for visas and humanitarian permits to cross the border.

The National Weather Service is warning of more flash flooding Sunday in areas already saturated from last weekend's deadly storms. The warning remains in effect until 3 p.m.

Bob Canales spent the early morning hours of July 4 frantically trying to help people near the Kerrville RV park he and his wife own.

Alert fatigue may have led some residents to ignore warnings. Spotty cell service also could have kept some alerts from coming in at all.