A flood watch is in effect from Houston to Galveston Thursday as heavy rain could result in nearly half a foot of rainfall. Who is included in the flood watch? The flood watch applies to the these counties across Southeast Texas: Houston,

The situation turned dire overnight as a half-foot or more of rainfall led to fast-moving floodwaters in parts of San Antonio and neighboring communities.

Southeast Texas has been hit hard with severe rain as heavy storms continue to sweep through the area, with some areas reporting up to 10 inches of rainfall. Flash flood warnings are in effect across the region as emergency crews brace for additional severe weather.