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• Deadly floods in Mexico another sign of need for improved severe weather warnings

  October 18, 2025 4:21 PM

  MEXICO CITY (AP) — The most recent torrential rains in east-central Mexico, which have left at least 76 dead and dozens more missing, have raised questions again about the government's ability to alert people to severe weather in time. Authorities continue to describe the days of torrential rain last... more »

• Donna couple loses home during storm after their kids saved for a year to buy it Play Video

  June 13, 2025 6:05 PM

  The cleanup continues in Donna, and the storm caused damage to a couple's mobile home, flipping it upside down. People in the community have been pouring in with donations and support. A family friend even came with heavy machinery to clean up the debris. The couple who lived... more »

• More than 8,000 Valley residents still without power following severe weather Play Video

  June 13, 2025 11:10 AM

  Crews from Magic Valley Co-op and AEP Texas are working to restore power to Rio Grande Valley residents following Thursday's severe weather. In a post on X, AEP said as of 9:45 a.m. Friday, approximately 3,350 customers are without power, a decrease from the 30,500 customers who were without... more »

• At least 5 dead and 2 missing in San Antonio after heavy rains flood parts of Texas

  June 12, 2025 10:49 AM

  SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Heavy rains in San Antonio rapidly flooded roads, swept away submerged cars and sent some people scrambling up trees to escape fast-rising waters Thursday while firefighters made dozens of rescues across the nation's seventh-largest city. At least five people died and two were still missing, authorities... more »

• Thousands without power in Houston as thunderstorms roll through Texas toward southeastern US

  May 27, 2025 2:40 PM

  Thousands in the Houston area are without power after hefty thunderstorms with 70-mile-per-hour winds, hail and lightning rolled in early Tuesday morning, downing power lines and shutting off electricity for more than 160,000 people. A line of storms with more lightning, heavy downpour and gusty winds is expected to... more »

• Transmission Poles near Valley Coast to be Replaced to Withstand Strong Winds Play Video

  January 8, 2020 6:17 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – The next hurricane season is six months away, but two coastal Rio Grande Valley cities are getting ready now. About three months ago, more than half of South Padre Island was in the dark. Dozens of transmission poles were knocked down along Padre Boulevard due... more »

• NWS Explains How to Protect Yourself During Severe Weather Play Video

  October 23, 2019 6:21 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – The National Weather Service wants to make sure you know what to do when severe weather hits. NWS says the key to staying safe is knowing what to do while the weather is quiet, before the storm. Wind events like tornadoes or straight lines in the... more »

• Last Day of Red Cross Resource Event for Residents Affected by Flooding Play Video

  July 12, 2019 5:26 PM

  ELSA – The American Red Cross shelter operations are back to normal; they are transitioning the shelters back to each respective county. Friday was the last resource event the American Red Cross held for those affected by the June floods. Three weeks ago floods destroyed Stephanie Garcia’s home... more »

• Company Gains Access to Restore Power for Progreso Neighborhood after Denied by Landowner Play Video

  June 27, 2019 5:16 PM

  PROGRESO – They got through the storm with little, if any, water damage, but several residents in Progreso have been without power for last three days. Luciano Ayala, a resident, has a generator that has only enough power for his refrigerator, an A/C unit, a small fan and one... more »

• NWS Meteorologist Explains Monday's Heavy Rainfall Play Video

  June 26, 2019 4:58 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Several events caused the water to rise quickly during the flooding across the Rio Grande Valley Monday. Fourteen inches of rain fell in some places; models and indicators used to forecast rainfall only forecasted two to four inches. CHANNEL 5 NEWS spoke to National Weather Service... more »

• Shelters Open after Storm Hits the Valley and Floods Play Video

  June 25, 2019 11:48 AM

  WESLACO – Shelters across the Rio Grande Valley are open for anyone needing a place to stay dry. Power outages are impacting more than 9,000 Valley residents. You can search your location and see the estimated time power will be restored in your area, click here to view .... more »

• Valley City, County Leaders Applying Lessons Learned to Storm Safety Measures Play Video

  May 15, 2019 4:58 PM

  WESLACO – Rio Grande Valley officials are preparing for hurricane season. Hurricane Harvey, Michael and Irma – each one of these powerful storms taught a lesson to the counties they hit. City and county leaders are doing what they can to make sure flood victims never has to... more »

• Valley Families’ Homes Impacted by Straight Line Winds Play Video

  May 14, 2019 3:58 PM

  ALAMO – Severe thunderstorms ripped through the Alamo area Tuesday morning. Straight lines winds causing damage to Romeo Maldonado's home. Maldonado says when the storms roll through; his first reaction was to make sure his five kids were safe. "The most important thing for me is the... more »

• NWS Warns Residents About Code Compliance Before Severe Weather Play Video

  April 9, 2019 5:41 PM

  DONNA - The National Weather Service is warning residents about following home code compliance before severe weather strikes. The NWS says places like a neighborhood in Donna are the most at risk. Local resident, Aida Palos, says she got a taste of how damaging winds don’t just come... more »

• Cameron Co. Preparing for Potential Severe Weather Play Video

  May 3, 2017 6:06 PM

  HARLINGEN – Cameron County is gearing up for any potential threats Wednesday’s storm may bring. Officials are urging their residents to do the same. Two years ago a Winter Texan lot took a major hit by straight line winds, leaving some destruction in its wake. People in Granjeno also dealt... more »

• Residents Brace for Possible Severe Weather Play Video

  February 19, 2017 4:56 PM

  MERCEDES - Residents in one Mercedes neighborhood are preparing for Sunday night's storm. There is a possibility of severe weather Sunday night to Monday morning. Two weeks ago, CHANNEL 5 NEWS talked to people on West Liberty Road . They were fed up with road construction that left streets in... more »