TEXAS – The Texas Division of Emergency Management was activated Friday in preparation for heavy rain that could lead to flash flooding this weekend, according to a news release.
The exact location of the rainfall remains uncertain, according to KSAT Weather Authority meteorologists, placing dozens of South Texas counties under a marginal flash flood risk late Sunday into Monday morning.
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Some areas could face intense downpours with areas receiving five or more inches of rainfall, meteorologists said, while others will remain relatively dry.
Under the activation, the release said the following resources are available to support local severe weather response operations:
Texas A&M Task Force 1: Swiftwater Rescue Boat Squads to assist with flood rescues
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department: Game Wardens, rescue boat teams and helicopters with hoist capability to assist with flood rescues
Texas National Guard: Blackhawk helicopters with hoist capabilities to assist with rescues
Texas Emergency Medical Task Force: Severe Weather Support Package consisting of medics, ambulances and all-terrain vehicles
Texas Department of Transportation: Personnel monitoring road conditions
Texas Department of Public Safety: Helicopters with hoist capabilities, Texas Highway Patrol Troopers and the Tactical Marine Unit
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service: Disaster Assessment and Recovery Agents as well as County Extension Agents to support agricultural and livestock needs
Public Utility Commission of Texas: Power outage monitoring and coordination with utility providers
Railroad Commission of Texas: Monitoring of the state’s natural gas supply and communication with the oil and gas industry
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality: Air/water/wastewater monitoring
KSAT Weather Authority meteorologists are actively tracking storm chances this weekend. Stay tuned on air and online for the latest forecast.
Christian Riley joined KSAT 12 in June 2025. He returned to the Lone Star State after serving as the senior digital producer at the NBC affiliate in mid-Missouri and earned two Missouri Broadcasters Association awards.
Shelby Ebertowski joined KSAT 12 News in January 2025. She came to San Antonio from Fargo, North Dakota via the University of North Dakota, where she learned the ropes as a weekend forecaster over two years at KVLY. Her love of weather love began after experiencing Hurricane Harvey in 2017.