San Angelo, TX – A Flood Watch is in effect for parts of West Central Texas beginning Wednesday evening as a slow-moving storm system brings the potential for heavy rainfall and flash flooding through Thursday night. The alert covers an area stretching from southeast of Brownwood to Brady, Menard, Mason, Junction, and Sonora.
According to the National Weather Service in San Angelo, most locations in the Flood Watch area can expect 2 to 4 inches of rain, with locally higher amounts exceeding 6 inches possible in the Hill Country and Heartland. Forecast maps highlight a narrow corridor near Brownwood, Brady, and Mason where rainfall totals could reach the 4–6 inch range or higher if thunderstorms repeatedly track over the same areas.
Forecasters say the heaviest rainfall is expected late Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon, when saturated ground could lead to rapid runoff near creeks, rivers, and low-water crossings. Flash flooding remains a primary concern, especially in rural areas where drainage is limited.
Hazardous travel conditions are possible during periods of heavy rain. Drivers are urged to avoid low-lying roadways, as water levels can rise quickly. The National Weather Service warns: “Turn Around, Don’t Drown.”
While widespread river flooding is not yet anticipated, localized flash flooding is likely in areas that receive the highest totals. Thunderstorms may also produce brief bursts of torrential rain strong enough to overwhelm drainage systems.
Conditions are expected to gradually improve late Thursday night as rainfall tapers off across the region.
