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LIVE BLOG: Heavy rain causes flooding, road closures, weather aftermath

Heavy rain across the area has caused several road closures, 3News gives a live account of the aftermath of the flooding.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — 10:15 p.m. 

Bill Churchwell gives a final update about how the last few days of showers have impacted the Coastal Bend.

6:10 p.m. 

Lexis Greene goes lives at Padre Island to give an update on the current weather situation 

5:45 p.m. 

Bill Churchwell Goes Live at Agnes and Clarkwood to report the aftermath of todays flooding.

2:54 p.m. 

City of Corpus Christi Public Information Manager, Robert Gonzalez sent an email of updated road closures. 

Tancahua Street at Brewster Street

Resaca Street at Tancahua Street

North Beach South of Burleson Street:

East Surfside Boulevard at Pearl

East Surfside Boulevard at Breakwater

East Surfside Boulevard at Bridgeport

12:14 p.m.

People aren't the only ones trying to stay dry. These floating ant piles were filmed in Odem by viewer MJ Ocana.

People aren't the only ones trying to stay dry right now. Check out these floating ant piles in Odem from viewer MJ Ocana.

Posted by KIII 3 News on Friday, October 1, 2021

11:23 a.m.

Meteorologist Joe DeCarlo has an update on rainy conditions throughout the Coastal Bend. 

Weather update 10-01-2021 11am

Joe DeCarlo WX has the latest on heavy rainfall and flooding seen in the area

Posted by KIII 3 News on Friday, October 1, 2021

11:00 a.m. 

Corpus Christi EMS and police responded to Clarkwood Rd. near Root St. for reports of a car underwater. No one was found in the car and officials believe it was left there since Thursday's rains. 

Corpus Christi EMS and police responded to Clarkwood Rd. near Root St. for reports of a car underwater. No one was found in the car and officials believe it was left there from Thursday's rains.

Posted by KIII 3 News on Friday, October 1, 2021

10:30 a.m.

Cars can be seen driving through high water on Padre Island. This video was taken on Park Road 22 near Commodores.

10:06 a.m. 

3News Reporter Lexis Greene gives us an update on conditions in Padre Island. 

3News Reporter Lexis Greene has an update on weather conditions on Padre Island. Keep updated here: https://www.kiiitv.com/article/news/local/heavy-rain-causes-flooding-road-closures/503-5db5481e-5d8c-41cf-a00b-81fab5da9680

Posted by KIII 3 News on Friday, October 1, 2021

9:27 a.m.

Tonight, the October ArtWalk Block Party events, sponsored by H-E-B, will be held inside from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at various locations throughout Downtown Corpus Christi due to the predicted weather forecast. 

Credit: ArtWalk

9:14 a.m. 

Public Works crews with the City of Corpus Christi have responded with barricades and are monitoring reports of street flooding on the following roadways:

  • Surfside Boulevard on North Beach
  • NPID and Leopard Street
  • IH 37 and McKinzie Road
  • Martin Luther King Boulevard and Staples Street
  • HWY 286 and Tarlton Street

9:10 a.m.

The Corpus Christi Fire Department’s AMBUS is en route to its first deployment after reports of a rollover accident with multiple injuries on rain-slick US Highway 281 near George West. 

Beeville FD along with Angel Care EMS, Bee County Sheriffs Office and Bee Co. Pct. 2 Constables responded to a mutual...

Posted by Beeville Fire Department on Friday, October 1, 2021

A prison bus overturned, according to DPS officials. Several minor injuries have been reported and some 40 people were reported to be on the bus. Several law enforcement agencies have been requested to assist in this accident. 

8:55 a.m.

Tuloso-Midway ISD has canceled classes for Friday due to the weather. 

Posted by Tuloso-Midway ISD on Friday, October 1, 2021

Check on other school delays here.

8:49 a.m.

Rain is still falling at Leopard and North Padre Island Drive while police direct traffic around flooding. 

Rain continues to fall at Leopard and North Padre Island Drive where crews have shut the road down due to flooding. Avoid this area if possible.

Posted by KIII 3 News on Friday, October 1, 2021

8:36 a.m.

Police are directing traffic at Leopard and North Padre Island Drive due to flooding and debris in the area. 

Police are directing traffic at Leopard and North Padre Island Drive due to flooding and while debris is picked up in the area. Drive slow.

Posted by KIII 3 News on Friday, October 1, 2021

8:07 a.m.

Cars are stuck in deep water at Leopard and North Padre Island Drive. Avoid the area. 

Leopard at North Padre Island Drive is under water. Avoid the area: turn around, don't drown! Photo: Chris Tine

Posted by KIII 3 News on Friday, October 1, 2021

7:53 a.m.

Several cars have been stuck in floodwaters at Tancahua near Brewster St. Icehouse.

Credit: 3News

7:46 a.m.

Multiple power outages are being reported in the area, especially on the Island. You can keep up with outages and updated restoration times here.

7:43 a.m. 

Effective Immediately, the northbound SH 286 detour to US 181 and Staples Street and the loop ramp to southbound SH 286 are temporarily closed. Motorists are urged to proceed through the IH 37 and SH 286 interchange with extreme caution and be prepared for additional closures if flooding persists.   

Crews are on location to remove debris and direct traffic to the Comanche Street exit and Martin Luther King Drive frontage road.

TRAFFIC ALERT October 1, 2021 Harbor Bridge Project crews have temporarily closed the Detour from northbound SH 286 to...

Posted by Harbor Bridge Project on Friday, October 1, 2021

7:40 a.m.

Flooding is a massive problem on Corpus Christi's West Side this morning. This video is from  Louis Lynch Dr. and I-37. 

Video of flooding off of Louis Lynch Dr. and I-37 on the western side of Corpus Christi. Video from Mandy Arredondo

Posted by Joe DeCarlo WX on Friday, October 1, 2021

7:20 a.m.

Viewer John Solis sent in this picture of flooding near Leopard and Westchester this morning.

Flooding near Leopard St & Westchester Dr in Corpus Christi. Picture by John Solis

Posted by Joe DeCarlo WX on Friday, October 1, 2021

7:12 a.m. 

Robstown Fire Department reports that Highway 44/ Ave J in front of the Robstown High School is flooded and asks residents to take an alternate route.

6:45 a.m. 

Meteorologist Joe DeCarlo has an update on conditions throughout the area.

The latest on the ongoing heavy rain and flooding in the Coastal Bend. Looking here at the latest radar as of 6:45am:

The latest on the ongoing heavy rain and flooding in the Coastal Bend. Looking here at the latest radar as of 6:45am:

Posted by Joe DeCarlo WX on Friday, October 1, 2021

6:22 a.m.

Flooding has shut down both directions of Leopard at North Padre Island Drive due to severe flooding, according to the Corpus Christi Police Department. 

NPID under Leopard and along IH 37 there is severe flooding. Several vehicles have become disabled due to driving.

6:15 a.m. 

Several schools have delayed start times due to storms and heavy rains in the area. 

See the list here.

You can check the radar here and stay with 3News on-air and online for updates.  

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