1 dead following multiple water rescues after severe weather in Austin

AUSTIN (KXAN) — As Central Texas continues to clean up after Wednesday's severe weather, the city held a press conference to talk about the response and more.

One person died in a series of water rescues following a heavy storm Wednesday evening, according to Austin-Travis County EMS and the Austin Fire Department which responded to them.

"Early last evening our city experienced a brief, but very powerful storm," said Austin City Manager TC Broadnax.

The storm leaving...