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.

SAN ANTONIO — The death toll from Thursday morning's flash flood that overwhelmed numerous cars in northeast San Antonio – pushing them off the roadway and into a nearby creek bed – has grown to 13, officials said.

More rain and thunderstorms are on the way to North Texas on Wednesday. First Alert Weather Days are in effect for the threat of more heavy rain leading to flooding concerns Wednesday and Thursday.

Eight people have been reported dead in floodwaters in San Antonio, Texas, and widespread excessive rainfall could spell more danger of flash flooding across Southern Plains states and parts of ...

Heavy rain is coming to Texas and some surrounding states into the end of the week and at least one consequence could be dangerous flash flooding.

A full list of the latest warnings issued for Central Texas counties is below. TEMPLE, Texas — LATEST: A Flash Flood Warning for Freestone County is in effect until 5:45 p.m. Sunday. Download the KCEN 6 News mobile app for iPhone and Android to stay up-to-date with any severe weather, including coverage during Tornado Warnings.

Central Texas, including San Antonio and areas east, are in a Level 2 of 5 risk for isolated to scattered severe storms through Wednesday evening. On Thursday, there's a higher risk of damaging winds and heavy rain, plus even large hail, along the Interstate 10 corridor east of San Antonio, wrote a NWS forecaster on Wednesday.

Seek higher ground. Never walk or drive through flooded roadways; avoid floodwaters as much as possible. Listen to local media and evacuate if told to. Do not enter flood waters. Murky water easily hides debris, chemicals and downed power lines. Wait for the "all clear" to re-enter a flood-damaged property.