Flash flooding is a common occurrence along the Interstate 35 corridor, thanks to Texas’ unique landscape and weather patterns.
South and Central Texas is known for its rich history, culture, and diverse music scene — not to mention the most beautiful bluebonnets. However, it’s hard to ignore the fact that our part of the state also features extreme weather conditions, particularly flooding, which can be quite dangerous and disruptive. The unique combination of Texas’ weather patterns and landscape contributes to rapid flood events, and that’s why flash flooding is the top cause of weather-related deaths in the state.
“We have the hills, the subsoil limestone layer, then we drop heavy rain on it,” said longtime Austin weather forecaster Troy Kimmel, a senior lecturer at the University of Texas. “Now, not only is the limestone going to create runoff, but the hills are going to cause it to double- and triple-speed when it does.
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