The heavy rain that turned a river in Texas into a raging wall of water was fueled by unique atmospheric conditions, according to meteorologists and climate scientists.

Heavy rains fell quickly in the predawn hours of Friday in the Texas Hill Country, causing the Gaudalupe River to rise 26 feet in just 45 minutes.

We breakdown what weather factors came together to create the catastrophic Texas flooding as more rain is in the forecast.

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A flood watch is in effect for areas surrounding the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland as remnants of Chantal will bring the chance of showers and a few thunderstorms to the area.