Heavy rain began in the Austin area and east during the evening of May 5th, persisting through the early morning of the 6th. Multiple flash flood reports were received.

Flash Flood in BASTROP, TEXAS
From 06-MAY-15 01:06:00 to 06-MAY-15 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELGIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was inundated at least one home in the city of Bastrop. Numerous road closures were also ongoing in the city.

Flash Flood in WILLIAMSON, TEXAS
From 06-MAY-15 02:30:00 to 06-MAY-15 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEVERSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads closed and water was reported in homes in extreme eastern parts of Williamson county.

Flash Flood in LEE, TEXAS
From 06-MAY-15 03:00:00 to 06-MAY-15 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEXINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous reports of flooding on roadways in the town of Lexington.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, TEXAS
From 06-MAY-15 02:00:00 to 06-MAY-15 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEXINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous reports of trees down and hail in the town of Lexington. Hail size was not determined in the report.

Flash Flood in TRAVIS, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-15 19:35:00 to 05-MAY-15 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATERS ROCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The north and south-bound ramps to Mopac from US 183 were closed due to flooded roadways.

Flash Flood in TRAVIS, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-15 20:00:00 to 05-MAY-15 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARSHALL FORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The 3500 block of Fritz Hughes Road was closed due to water over the roadway.

Flash Flood in TRAVIS, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-15 20:25:00 to 05-MAY-15 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOUR PTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Many low water crossings closed along Spicewood Springs Road due to water over the roads.

Flash Flood in TRAVIS, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-15 21:51:00 to 05-MAY-15 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST LAKE HILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A road closure was reported at the 2700 block of Bee Caves Road.

Flash Flood in TRAVIS, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-15 22:01:00 to 05-MAY-15 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUSTIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Roads were barricaded at West 9th Street and North Lamar Blvd due to water over the roadway.

Flash Flood in WILLIAMSON, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-15 20:50:00 to 05-MAY-15 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOLLYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A water rescue was performed at McNeil Drive and Pecan Street in north Austin. A vehicle was stranded with the driver inside.

Flash Flood in TRAVIS, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-15 21:33:00 to 05-MAY-15 23:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: FISKVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A water rescue was reported about 5 miles northeast of Camp Mabry.