Flood watches remain in effect this Monday, July 7, 2025, across much of Central Texas, following deadly storms that devastated parts of the region over the holiday weekend. Warnings extend through 7 p.m. CT, covering a wide swath including Austin, San Antonio, Kerrville, Killeen, Brady, Fredericksburg and Uvalde.
Early on Monday morning, slow-moving thunderstorms had already begun sweeping through parts of these communities. But forecasters warned the worst may not yet be over. Through the rest of the day, an additional 2 to 4 inches of rain (about 5 to 10 cm) is expected to fall across already saturated ground, with some localized totals exceeding 6 inches (more than 15 cm).
Conditions may begin to improve by Tuesday, as the moisture-laden weather system slowly starts shifting eastward.
In Hunt, along the banks of the Guadalupe River, recovery efforts are underway after a flash flood tore through Camp Mystic on Sunday, forcing campers to evacuate swiftly. Images captured residents removing soaked bedding and belongings amid muddy waters and debris.
Tropical Storm Chantal lashes North Carolina before weakening
While Texas battles rising waters, other parts of the U.S. are also under threat. Tropical Storm Chantal brought torrential rain to North Carolina on Sunday, with some areas near Chapel Hill receiving more than 10 inches (over 25 cm) of rain. The Haw River at Bynum surged to nearly 22 feet, setting a record crest.
Chantal has now weakened into a post-tropical cyclone, but it continues to move northward, bringing the threat of flash flooding to eastern Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and northern New Jersey. Urban areas along the I-95 corridor are especially vulnerable to sudden, tropical downpours. In addition to rain, coastal communities from the Carolinas to the Delmarva Peninsula face strong surf and dangerous rip currents.
Northeast scorches under intense summer heat
As rains soak the South and Mid-Atlantic, the Northeast faces an entirely different threat: oppressive heat. Nearly 30 million people across Philadelphia, Boston, Hartford, Albany, Rochester, and Burlington are under heat alerts. Daytime highs are soaring into the upper 80s and 90s (about 31–37°C), with the heat index peaking near 100°F (38°C) in parts of Philadelphia.
Focus remains on Texas as death toll climbs
Despite extreme weather nationwide, Texas remains at the center of national concern. By Monday afternoon, at least 90 people had been confirmed dead from the holiday weekend storms. Flash flood warnings went out overnight, when most people were asleep and less likely to respond, adding to the danger.
In Hill Country, where some of the worst flooding was recorded, more than 20 inches (over 50 cm) of rain fell between Thursday night and Friday, overwhelming the terrain. On Saturday, stalled thunderstorms led to flash flood emergencies. Swollen waterways and flash runoff created sudden, deep surges of water — in some cases reaching 2 feet (60 cm) in height.
The devastation recalls memories of Hurricane Harvey in 2017, which hovered over Houston and surrounding areas for days, dumping nearly 50 inches (more than 125 cm) of rain and causing billions of dollars in damage.
