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Austin area under flood watch as heavy rain head to Central Texas

Central Texas is preparing for heavy rains.

KVUE — A flood watch is in effect through 7 am Tuesday, August 23.

After a brief drying trend over the weekend, Austin is back to a very unsettled weather pattern to start this week. This will include the potential for a couple of strong storms with gusty winds, but the main concern will be flooding.

A flood watch is now in effect and will continue through at least 7 am Tuesday, August 23, although it may be extended.

Parts of Central Texas could pick up 1 to 3 inches or more of rainfall over the next 48 hours.

By mid to late-afternoon, widespread rain and storms will be moving into the Interstate 35 corridor and the Austin metro.

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Find a detailed breakdown of the timing for rain and storms and check out the radar on KVUE.com.

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Texas drivers are the 2nd worst in the nation, study finds

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It may be tempting to lose your temper behind the wheel, but it's not really worth it.

While Texas is one of the best states to drive in, apparently Texans need to pay more attention to their speeding habits and check their tempers. The Lone Star State has landed on top of a new list of states with the worst drivers in 2025.

The unlucky ranking comes in a new report by personal injury law firm Easton Law Offices, which analyzed driver data – including road rage incidents, speeding, fatal crashes, and more – to determine the top 10 states with the worst drivers.

Overall, Florida was ranked the No. 1 state with the worst drivers in the nation, and Texas followed close behind in second place.

According to the report's findings, Texas had 2.5 road rage incidents and 7.2 aggressive driving fatal accidents reported for every 100,000 residents from 2014 to 2023. Aggressive and careless driving behavior was cited in 37.4 percent of all accidents, and it was a factor in 38.8 percent of all fatalities.

Additionally, 1.2 speeding violations were reported in the state for every 100,000 residents.

Texas has previously been ranked the second most dangerous state for young drivers in 2023.

But it's not just car drivers that need to exercise more patience when getting behind the wheel; motorcyclists also need to be on high alert while on the road, and remember to wear their helmets.

"Texas also has a high rate of total vehicle crashes (3,966) and motorcycle fatalities (558), with a sizable 37.32 percent of motorcycle deaths occurring among unhelmeted drivers," the report said.

Austin drivers specifically have been called out in previous years for their less-than-stellar driving habits.

The top 10 states with the worst drivers in 2025 are: