The heavy rainfall poses a significant risk of flash flooding, particularly in urban areas with poor drainage and low-lying regions. Houston, home to over 7 million residents, is especially vulnerable, with more than 322,000 homes located in floodplains. Saturated soils and full reservoirs, such as Lake Conroe and Lake Houston, could exacerbate downstream flooding. In addition to urban areas, rural communities in west-central Texas face life-threatening conditions, including rapidly rising floodwaters and unstable banks. The prolonged nature of the rain increases the likelihood of river flooding, even after the rain subsides.