Ansel Hildebrand

The San Marcos River is noticeably higher from heavy rains that fell over central Texas last weekend. Small creeks and streams swelled from the rainfall and left behind debris on roads around San Marcos. Some areas of the Hill Country saw more than five inches over the last week. Climatologists say the storms are a result of the El Nino weather pattern, which is expected to bring more rainfall to the drought stricken area this fall and winter.