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So far in 2026, rainfall totals in New Mexico and Texas have varied significantly moving west to east. Satellite imagery paints a remarkable picture after recent rounds of rain, showing the visible effects on the ground. #txwx #nmwx #drought #rivers

Yesterday's rainfall produced isolated action stage flows and river flooding across the eastern half of Texas. With little rainfall expected this week, additional river flooding is not anticipated, and these rivers should fall below criteria by mid-week. #txwx #txrivers

Heading into the weekend, none of our rivers are currently in flood stage. Rainfall through Sunday will likely cause notable rises, possibly into action stage, but widespread river flooding is not anticipated. #txwx

Here is a look at current drought conditions. While extreme to exceptional drought conditions persist across portions of the region, many areas saw improvement or removal in drought conditions over the last week. #txdrought #nmdrought

Lot's of ingredients will lead to good rain chances of Southeast Texas and the Upper Texas Coast. At this time, rainfall rates and amounts are trending to a low to very low river flood threat, with mostly beneficial rain expected.

Here is a look at current statewide reservoir storage. While recent rainfall has increased storage, levels are below the historical median, and western and southern reservoirs remain in need of recharge. #txreservoirs

Looking at the outlooks for the month of May, the highlights are likely improvement in or removal of drought across much of Texas, favorable chances for above normal rainfall across the region, and continued drought and above normal temperatures in NM and CO. #txwx #nmwx #cowx

After last week's rainfall, rivers are continuing to recede from bankfull/minor flooding levels. Over the month of April, several rounds of rainfall brought above normal rainfall for much of Texas and Southern parts of New Mexico. #txwx #txflood #nmwx

Rainfall occurred over the last 24 - 48 hours across much of Central to Southeast TX with the highest amounts falling in a swath from San Antonio to Beaumont. This triggered widespread action stage with a few minor river floods. #txwx #txflood

Widespread rainfall is ongoing through this evening across much of Texas. We are currently forecasting widespread action stage to minor river flooding in Central and Southeast TX. Stay weather aware by following your local Weather Forecast Office. #txwx #txflood

Heavy rainfall is expected across portions of Texas through early Saturday morning, and impacts from river flooding are possible. The highest potential for significant river flooding is from Central TX to East and Southeast TX. #txwx #txflooding

The combination of wet soils and substantial rainfall suggests favorable conditions for river flooding in Texas. Most reservoirs in East and Central Texas have room to store runoff. #txwx #txflooding

Locally heavy rainfall later this week will generate widespread runoff and river flooding from the Navasota River east to the TX/LA border. Moderate river flooding is a possibility.

Weekly Planner: Expect some rain Tuesday with no concern for significant river rises. Though widespread rain Thursday night and on Friday will bring about higher rain totals, creating chances for action to low end moderate river flooding. #tx #river #flooding #txwx

Abnormally dry soil moisture conditions continue for New Mexico and Texas, though some improvement is possible for New Mexico over the next three months based on the CPC's precipitation outlook. # TX #NM #soil #CPC

The drought in Texas has shown improvements across central parts of the state, while our neighbors to the west in New Mexico have seen some decline in soil conditions. However heading into Summer, water conservation will be important no matter where you are. #txwx #nmwx #drought

Widespread rainfall over the last month has benefitted Texas reservoirs as we head into the warmer summer months by increasing storage and reducing release demand. #txwx #reservoirs #rivers

Rainfall across Central Texas has renewed river flood forecasts in the area. Additional rain in the coming days may prolong elevated flows with impacts to low lying areas and roadways possible. #txwx #flood #rivers

Rainfall is ongoing and more is anticipated in portions of Central and coastal Texas this week. Widespread river flooding is not anticipated, but isolated rises above action stage cannot be ruled out. #txwx #txflooding

Rainfall is forecast across much of Texas through this weekend. While rises on rivers and streams are possible, significant river flooding is not expected into early next week. #txwx