River water rises with recent rain in Williamson County

County Road 100 at Mankin’s Crossing was impassable as the San Gabriel River covered the bridge at approximately 6:30pm on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Rain was present throughout the day in Williamson County, closing some of the area’s roads. Photo by Andy Sharp.
County Road 100 at Mankin’s Crossing was impassable as the San Gabriel River covered the bridge at approximately 6:30pm on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Rain was present throughout the day in Williamson County, closing some of the area’s roads. Photo by Andy Sharp.

A rainy week led to localized flooding across Williamson County April 21. A Flash Flood Warning was in effect until the evening. Damage was minimal, according to the county, but river water did rise throughout the day, closing low water crossings in certain spots and prompting the precautionary evacuation of a community along the San Gabriel River. 

 

Photos by Andy Sharp