Severe Storms Drench West Texas, More Possible

National Weather Service warns of potential for additional severe weather this week

Apr. 14, 2026 at 12:19am

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A vast, atmospheric landscape painting in muted earth tones, with dramatic clouds and rain sweeping across a rural Texas countryside, dwarfing any physical structures or vehicles caught within the scene.A powerful storm system brings heavy rain and flooding to the wide-open spaces of West Texas, a reminder of the region's vulnerability to extreme weather.San Angelo Today

Severe storms over the weekend brought heavy rainfall and flooding to parts of West Texas, with the National Weather Service warning that another round of severe weather could arrive as soon as this week. The storms dropped over 2 inches of rain across the Concho Valley, including San Angelo, causing localized flooding, while farther east, flooding in San Saba County forced the closure of Colorado Bend State Park.

Why it matters

Severe weather events are common in West Central Texas during the spring, and the region's residents need to be prepared for the potential of more storms and flooding in the coming days. The National Weather Service's warnings allow local officials and residents to take appropriate precautions.

The details

The strongest part of the storm system moved through the region the evening of April 11, with rainfall totals exceeding 2.25 inches in the Big Country area. Meteorologists said the storms are typical for this time of year, when severe weather season peaks in West Central Texas, and conditions could support another round of scattered severe storms as early as April 14 during the evening and overnight hours.

  • The severe storms moved through the region the evening of April 11.
  • Rainfall totals exceeded 2.25 inches in the Big Country area.
  • Forecasters say another round of severe weather could arrive as soon as April 14.

The players

National Weather Service

The federal agency responsible for weather forecasting and issuing severe weather warnings across the United States.

Stephen Harrison

A meteorologist with the National Weather Service office serving Abilene and San Angelo.

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What they’re saying

“That's pretty much what we kind of get sometimes during these slight risk or level 2 out of 5 type severe weather events, where it's more isolated to scattered strong to severe storms.”

— Stephen Harrison, Meteorologist

What’s next

The National Weather Service will continue to monitor the situation and issue any necessary severe weather warnings or watches for the region.

The takeaway

Residents of West Texas should stay vigilant and prepared for the possibility of additional severe storms in the coming days, as the region's peak severe weather season is underway.