The rain is finally here! With heavy downpours expected throughout Thursday and early Friday, flooding remains a major threat.

Louisiana residents are on high alert for flash flooding, as forecasters predict heavy rainfall from showers and thunderstorms could bring several inches of rain over the next 24 hours.

South Texas is trying to dry out after severe thunderstorms flooded streets and had authorities conducting more than 50 water rescues as many drivers were forced to abandon their vehicles on roadways and parking lots as some areas were inundated with

Additionally, officials updated the number of claims already filed to 378. Residents whose homes, cars or possessions were damaged in the Feb. 17 water main break in southwest Detroit are being asked to act swiftly if they want the city and utility agencies to reimburse any of their losses.

A flood watch that was in effect for some Southeast Texas counties has been canceled, but isolated heavy rain is still possible on Friday.

Land along the Congaree River untouched for over a century is now being considered for a “world-class” park, but the site is prone to floods and some worry the plans will damage the riverfront.

The Houston metro area faces a risk of flooding this week as rounds of heavy rainfall could bring more rain in two days than in the past two months combined. A flood watch issued by the National Weather Service went into effect early Thursday south of Houston and now includes Fort Bend and Colorado counties.

Recognizing this, officials are taking significant steps to update and improve flood risk maps nationwide. These maps serve as essential tools for city planners, insurance companies, and homeowners alike.