Flood Watch issued for Kerr County; up to 6 inches of rain possible

The National Weather Service issued a Flood Watch for Kerr County from late Wednesday night through late Thursday night, warning that heavy rainfall could produce flash flooding.

Forecasters expect 1-3 inches of rain across the area, with isolated amounts up to 6 inches in the hardest-hit locations.

“Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations,” the weather service warned. Low-water crossings and poor drainage areas are particularly vulnerable.

An upper-level low moving in from the Pacific will interact with deep Gulf moisture to produce the heavy rainfall. Showers and thunderstorms will develop over the Hill Country late Wednesday night, then spread eastward Thursday before exiting Friday morning.

Wednesday will remain unseasonably warm and humid, with highs in the mid-70s to mid-80s and scattered afternoon thunderstorms possible. A Pacific cold front will move through Thursday, bringing more widespread rain.

Cooler temperatures will follow the front this weekend, with highs in the low-to-mid 70s.

Residents in flood-prone areas should monitor forecasts closely and be prepared to move to higher ground if flooding develops.

Another weather system could bring additional rain Sunday into Monday, though excessive rainfall is not expected.