The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a widespread Flood Watch for large portions of Texas, warning residents across the state to avoid travelling on certain roads as storms threaten to bring life-threatening flooding conditions.

Extreme rain in a short amount of time caused significant flooding in South Texas on March 27.

Meteorologist Jeff Fox reports on a deluge in Texas with over six inches of rainfall and warns of potential flash flooding across South Texas. The Storm Prediction Center has flagged a slight chance of severe weather,