Austin weather: Heavy rain causes flash floodingPosted: Tue, 16 Jun 2026 01:32 PM - 282 Readers By: Meredith Aldis & Katie Pratt Heavy rainfall triggered flash flood warnings across Central Texas on Monday, causing widespread disruptions. Several roads flooded, leading to closures at more than 100 low water crossings. Barton Springs Pool was temporarily shut down after Barton Creek overflowed into it, filling the area with mud, debris, and fast-moving water. Austin-Travis County EMS and local agencies rescued at least two drivers from vehicles stranded in high water, including incidents in Manor and South Austin where motorists ignored barricades. Read Full Story at: Meredith Aldis & Katie Pratt Miraval Austin Turns Texas Hill Country Into America’s Bold Wellness Escape Jun 18, 2026 This Texas lake has some of the clearest, bluest water you’ll ever see Jun 17, 2026 Wellness resort Canyon Ranch Austin to open this fall Jun 17, 2026 Extreme rainfall spurs closure of beloved Austin pool until further notice Jun 17, 2026 $870M Four Seasons Resort Coming to Lake Austin Jun 17, 2026 |