• Extreme rainfall, severe floods claim 3 lives in Hidalgo County, South Texas

    At least three people have been reported dead after severe thunderstorms swept through South Texas from Wednesday, March 26, through Friday, March 28, 2025, dropping extreme rainfall that led to severe flooding across the region. Multiple places, including the city of McAllen, reported over 30 cm (1 foot) of standing floodwaters after record rainfall hit the area.

  • Severe flash floods hit McAllen as thunderstorms sweep through South Texas

    Severe flash floods hit McAllen (population 146 000) as a line of thunderstorms swept across South Texas on Thursday, March 27, 2025, bringing 152 to 254 mm (6 to 10 inches) to parts of the region. Floodwaters entered a medical center in McAllen and submerged key routes across southern Texas, leading to hazardous travel conditions and extensive damage.

  • Major atmospheric river (AR) event possible over the U.S. West Coast next week

    U.S. weather models, including NCEP and GEFS, project an over 80% chance of a strong atmospheric river making landfall in northern and central California from April 1 to 2, 2025, with additional outlooks from the NWS Climate Prediction Center (CPC) indicating wetter-than-normal conditions and a moderate risk of heavy rain and mountain snow between March 31 and April 4.