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Texas Floods Turn Deadly: One Lost in Hill Country Deluge
16 Jul
Summary
- One person died overnight in Texas Hill Country floods.
- Emergency crews have rescued approximately 70 people from floodwaters.
- More storms are predicted, with potential for catastrophic flash flooding.
A single fatality has been confirmed in Texas's Hill Country as a result of torrential rainfall and dangerous flash floods. Governor Greg Abbott announced the loss of life occurred overnight and emphasized the ongoing risks, urging all residents to avoid driving through floodwaters. The Guadalupe River near Comfort is experiencing significant rises, prompting widespread emergency responses.
As of yesterday, over 1,300 personnel were deployed across Kerr County, Uvalde, and other affected areas for high-water rescues. Approximately 70 people have been rescued by emergency crews. Communities downstream from Kerrville, particularly Comfort, are facing severe impacts.
Forecasters predict continued dangerous conditions through Thursday, with a significant to locally catastrophic flooding threat in South Central Texas. Some areas could receive an additional 10 to 15 inches of rain. Existing saturated grounds mean even lower rainfall rates could trigger further flash flooding, and residents are advised to prepare to seek higher ground.
