Severe Storms Bring Heavy Rain, Flash Flooding, and Power Outages to Texas and Southern US

A powerful storm system brought severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, lightning risks, and potential flash flooding across Texas and the southern United States on July 5, 2026. Tornado warnings were issued in several counties, and strong winds caused power outages and damage to infrastructure. Cities like Dallas, Fort Worth, Waco, Houston, and Shreveport experienced intense downpours and localized flooding.