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Hays County has experienced devastating weather events such as the Memorial Day Flood of 2015. Pictured here is the Blanco River low-water crossing in San Marcos inundated by flood. (Courtesy City of San Marcos)

Hays County officials approve plan to brace for floods, hailstorms, more

By Elisabeth Jimenez

Hays County Commissioners approved the county’s latest multi-jurisdiction plan to mitigate weather hazards as the area continues to grapple with flood risks, severe storms, drought and more.

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