Heavy rain over southern Hays County on Monday caused flash flooding and closed some roads near the San Marcos River.
Texas State University said on Twitter that it was cancelling classes between 1 and 5 p.m. Monday. It later announced that buses will return to normal routes at 4 p.m. and evening classes will go on as planned.
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Texas State UPD reported that Aquarena Springs Drive is closed at Sessoms Drive, and that Sessoms is closed between Aquarena Springs and LBJ. There are also reports of flooding in the Coliseum and West Bobcat Parking Lots.
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A Flash Flood Warning in effect for Southern Hays County and San Marcos was allowed to expire at 1:45 p.m. Monday. It has been replaced with a Flood Advisory, in effect until 3:45 p.m. The National Weather Service can extend or cancel the advisory it as the situation requires.
Todd Salmi shared video of the water rising at Sewell Park on Twitter Monday:
Monday 12noon: #SMTX River over banks in Sewell Park as heavy rain continues. Aquarena & Sessom closed #atxweather #txst pic.twitter.com/I2wuUxXvc3
— Todd Salmi (@toddsalmi) September 26, 2016
Some students decided to have some fun in the floodwater. This is not advisable due the possible debris and bacteria in the water.
Sewell Park in San Marcos is flooded, but @txst students are actually enjoying the high waters, lol pic.twitter.com/g7kslNW44Q
— Jennifer Auh (@JenniferAuh) September 26, 2016
The City of San Marcos responded appropriately to reports of people playing in flood waters:
We hate to have to say this! But, we have received reports of people playing in the floodwater. It's not okay! Be safe and smart #SMTX pic.twitter.com/QRl8gS4YI6
— San Marcos (@CityofSanMarcos) September 26, 2016
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