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Boy dies as storms and flash floods hit state

The little boy was found after a vehicle became stuck in rushing water in Johnson County, south of Fort Worth, as severe storms hit Texas.

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A young child was found dead near Fort Worth, Texas, on Sunday and hundreds were rescued from floodwaters as the state was hit by severe storms, heavy rains and flash floods over the weekend.

The child, a 4-year-old boy, was found after a 911 call came in about a vehicle stuck in rushing water. According to a post from Johnson County Emergency Management Coordinator Jamie Moore, two adults and the child were in the vehicle.

Johnson County is located approximately 29 miles south of Fort Worth and approximately 50 miles southwest of Dallas. Moore said crews had conducted at least 16 or 17 water rescues as of Sunday.

Moore said the 911 caller saw the people in the vehicle get out and try to get to dry ground on foot when all three were swept into the floodwaters.

First responders arrived at the scene and began searching. The two adults were rescued and taken to hospital. The boy was found dead in the water, Moore said.

The parents were released Sunday and KHOU reported that the boy was identified as Lucas Warren. Since then, family members have set up a GoFundMe on behalf of the parents, which has raised over $23,000.

Southeast Texas was hit by severe storms and flooding over the weekend

At least 224 people were rescued from homes and vehicles Saturday, but no deaths or serious injuries were reported, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said in an interview with CNN. Houston is located in Harris County, the most populous county in Texas.

However, the flood warning for the area expired Sunday after 93 hours, according to the National Weather Service in Houston moderate to major river flooding will continue to be a problem for the next few days to over a week.

What is the forecast for Texas this week?

The rainfall received on Sunday made this possible ninth wettest Cinco de Mayo eversaid the National Weather Service in Fort Worth.

More severe weather is expected in the Dallas/Fort Worth area on Monday. The weather service is warning of isolated severe storms late this afternoon, bringing very large hail and damaging winds. The greatest threat is north of Interstate 20.

There are isolated storms and showers possible Monday around Houston, but conditions should remain dry and temperatures rise before a cold front moves through Thursday evening.

There is a small chance of storms in San Angelo, Texas, but the National Weather Service says if they develop they could become severe, with large hail and potentially damaging winds.

“Significant” storm is expected Monday in parts of the Plains states, including Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. According to the National Weather Service, severe storms and the potential for strong tornadoes are possible.

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