Austin flash flood warning: These areas could be affected amid Lake Travis-Guadalupe River surge

Flash flood warning issued for Austin after heavy rains swell the Guadalupe River; Travis County at risk till 9:30 p.m. ET, per NWS.

Published on: Jul 5, 2025, 01:33:32 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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A flash flood warning was for Austin on Friday amid the surge in water level at the Guadalupe River after overnight rains over central Texas. Parts of western Austin have already been affected by the floods, which have primarily affected Hill County, Kerr County, and the Texas Hill Country. Now, the NWS is warning parts of the Austin metropolitan area. A flash flood warning has been issued for Travis County till 9:30 p.m. ET, which raised the risk of the Travis Lake reservoir, connected to the Colorado River, being flooded.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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Austin flash flood warning: These areas could be affected amid Lake Travis-Guadalupe River surge

Flash flood warning issued for Austin after heavy rains swell the Guadalupe River; Travis County at risk till 9:30 p.m. ET, per NWS.

Flash flood warning issued for Austin after heavy rains swell the Guadalupe River; Travis County at risk till 9:30 p.m. ET, per NWS.