Texas flood may break records, Gov. Abbott warns
Texas flood likely to break records Live Events Texas flood worsens as heavy rain batters Hill Country Between 10 and 20 inches of rain fell
Texas flood likely to break records Live Events Texas flood worsens as heavy rain batters Hill Country Between 10 and 20 inches of rain fell across parts of the Texas Hill Country in 48 hours. Some communities received 8 inches of rain in just two hours. Rainfall rates reached 2 to 4 inches per hour. Uvalde County recorded more than 20 inches of rain, equal to more than six months of normal rainfall. Boerne weather triggers highest-level flash flood warning Deadly flood wave moves down the Guadalupe River Center Point Comfort Waring Sisterdale Crown Bergheim Dozens rescued as floodwaters overwhelm communities Residents ordered to evacuate or shelter in place How long will the Texas flood threat continue? Flood watches remain in effect across much of Texas Hill Country through Thursday, with some lasting into Friday. The region remains under a Level 4 of 4 flash flood risk. The heaviest rain is expected between 2 a.m. and 2 p.m. Another round of storms is possible Thursday night. Some isolated areas could receive more than 12 additional inches of rain. Why this Texas flood is drawing comparisons to Camp Mystic as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Addas a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now!
(You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Flooding in Texas: A fresh Texas flood emergency has struck the Texas Hill Country almost exactly one year after the devastating Camp Mystic disaster that killed 140 people, as relentless rain and dangerous Boerne weather triggered life-threatening flash floods, widespread rescues and urgent evacuation orders.The Weather Service (NWS) warned that a "large and deadly flood wave" was racing down the Guadalupe River—the same river that overflowed during the catastrophic 2025 floods. Residents across several counties were urged to move to higher ground immediately as rivers surged, roads disappeared under water and emergency crews rushed to rescue stranded people.Governor Greg Abbott has declared disasters across 59 Texas counties, with additional declarations possible.Speaking during a news conference, Abbott said: "We are dealing with and responding to a flood that is likely going to break records."He added: "There are over 1,300 state personnel from more than 30 agencies that are already activated. More than 800 vehicles, more than 75 boats, and 20 aircraft have been deployed. Our primary focus right now and throughout the remainder of this torrential rain is saving lives."The latest Texas flood has intensified after days of torrential rain soaked central and southwest Texas.
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