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California Storm Heads to Texas: Flood Warnings Issued

11/20/2025

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Summary

Story summary

A weather system currently in California is moving into Texas and will reach West Texas in 2–3 days.
Rain is expected to begin Wednesday, primarily in the western region.
An impulse could trigger showers and storms late Wednesday into Thursday morning, with some areas possibly receiving over 5 inches of rain, flood outlooks for western Texas and San Antonio issued by the Weather Prediction Center (WPC) from Thursday night.

History

Historical Context

The Great Flood of 1935 devastated Texas, resulting in over 300 deaths and displacing thousands, particularly in San Antonio. This disaster echoed earlier floods, such as the 1937 Ohio River flood, which left nearly one million homeless. The historical pattern of severe flooding in Texas highlights the region's vulnerability, underscoring the importance of effective disaster preparedness and response strategies today.

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Story summary

A weather system currently in California is moving into Texas and will reach West Texas in 2–3 days.
Rain is expected to begin Wednesday, primarily in the western region.
An impulse could trigger showers and storms late Wednesday into Thursday morning, with some areas possibly receiving over 5 inches of rain, flood outlooks for western Texas and San Antonio issued by the Weather Prediction Center (WPC) from Thursday night.

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