What to do when it floods in Austin, Central Texas

What to do when it floods in Austin, Central Texas

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Central Texas lies in a region that has a greater threat for flooding than any other in the country -- earning it the nickname "Flash Flood Alley." The risk of flooding begins in the spring, as severe thunderstorms become more likely. Those storms can produce sizeable hail, damaging winds and even tornadoes, plus lots of rain that the ground isn't always able to absorb. ‘I got hit with a wall.’ Granger tornado victim takes …