CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — Thunderstorms in parts of South Texas have dumped up to 6 inches of rain and led to some flood-related rescues in Corpus Christi.
No injuries were reported Monday in Corpus Christi, where emergency management officials reported high-water rescues from vehicles and low-lying areas. A city statement says everyone was safely transported to higher ground.
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning Monday morning for parts of Aransas, Nueces, San Patricio and Refugio counties. A flash flood watch was in effect for Corpus Christi and Victoria, as forecasters warned of more strong storms.
Authorities recorded 4 to 6 inches of rain in the area since midnight Sunday.
The Houston was also getting soaked. A flash flood watch was issued through Monday afternoon for the Galveston area.
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