Dangerous flash flooding risk in southern Texas as Gulf, leftover Lorena moisture advances Moisture from the Gulf, former Tropical Rainstorm Lorena and a cool front will converge over parts of Texas, raising the risk of localized but dangerous flash flooding on Monday, AccuWeather meteorologists say. “Rainfall rates of 2–3 inches per hour are possible, leading to significant flash flooding and rapidly rising water in localized areas,” AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Jon Porter said.