Austin weather: Heavy rain causes flash floodingPosted: Tue, 16 Jun 2026 01:32 PM - 253 Readers By: Meredith Aldis & Katie Pratt Heavy rainfall triggered flash flood warnings across Central Texas on Monday, causing widespread disruptions. Several roads flooded, leading to closures at more than 100 low water crossings. Barton Springs Pool was temporarily shut down after Barton Creek overflowed into it, filling the area with mud, debris, and fast-moving water. Austin-Travis County EMS and local agencies rescued at least two drivers from vehicles stranded in high water, including incidents in Manor and South Austin where motorists ignored barricades. Read Full Story at: Meredith Aldis & Katie Pratt Austin weather: Heavy rain causes flash flooding Jun 16, 2026 LCRA partially opens floodgates at Bastrop, Tom Miller dams Jun 15, 2026 Dangerous flooding ongoing in Texas, with flash flood risks across the region Jun 15, 2026 What Elon Musk Bought and Sold During His Quest to Own No House Jun 13, 2026 Video shows a beaver swimming in Lady Bird Lake. Do they live in Austin? Jun 12, 2026 |