An areal flood watch is a flood alert issued for potential widespread flooding that is likely to develop gradually.

Some areas could see up to 8 inches of rain, prompting warnings affecting millions of people over the next few days.

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A Flood Watch was issued for parts of Central Texas, in effect starting Thursday evening through Friday evening. A ‘Watch’ means conditions are “favorable” for flooding (including ...

Flood watches have been issued for the majority of KMAland running from Thursday afternoon through Friday morning.

Forecasters warn that “life-threatening” flash flooding could develop as multiple rounds of heavy rain hit the region.