Texas storms raise flood threat early in the week. Resources activate. 7%
By Sondra Hernandez6% Staff Writer9%
7/13/2026, 12:25:56 PM
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Abbott activates Texas emergency resources as storms raise flood threat
By Sondra Hernandez , Staff Writer July 13, 2026
Low clouds hang over downtown producers by tropical weather in the Gulf of Mexico in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
Gov.
Greg Abbott activated Texas emergency resources as heavy rain and slow-moving storms raise flash flood threats statewide.
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Emergency resources across the state have been activated by Gov.
Greg Abbott ahead of possible severe weather and flooding over the next few days.
Multiple rounds of heavy rain are expected to impact the state with slow-moving storms threatening large portions of north, west, central, south and east Texas, according to the National Weather Service .
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The worst of the weather is expected early to mid-week, according to the agency.
“The state of Texas will deploy all necessary resources to help local officials respond to potential severe weather and flash flooding across the state,” Abbott said in a release .
“I urge all Texans to monitor local forecasts, heed guidance from state and local officials, and always remember: 'Turn Around, Don’t Drown.'
Texas will support our communities as these threats develop.”
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7/12 - Scattered to numerous storms are expected across southeast Texas today.
Given rich tropical moisture overhead, some storms could produce locally high rain rates, which may lead to some street flooding in low-lying or poor drainage areas.
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— NWS Houston (@NWSHouston) July 13, 2026
He has called upon the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service — Texas A&M Task Force 1 and Texas Task Force 2 — Texas Division of Emergency Management, Texas National Guard, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Public Utility Commission of Texas, the Railroad Commission of Texas and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to be ready should severe weather impact the state.
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The release also urged Texans to never drive or walk through flooded roadways, as floodwaters may be deeper and move more rapidly than they appear to be.
An 80% chance of storms is expected Monday afternoon as the day heats up, according to Anthony Franze , newsroom meteorologist.
"That active weather pattern is expected to continue over the next few days, resulting in a rising threat of flash flooding through the first half of the week," he said.
"The wet weather, though, will keep the summer heat at bay, as temperatures are likely to be below-average through the first half of the week."
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Southeast Texas is under a Level 2 of 4 risk of excessive rainfall for Monday.
One to two inches of rain are expected over the next few days with some spots receiving up to four inches.
The second half of the week should be dryer and warmer, he said.
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Sondra Hernandez is a suburban reporter producer for the Houston Chronicle.
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