2 killed as catastrophic Texas flooding forces hundreds of rescues
Rescuers aboard boats and helicopters have saved more than 200 people, including stranded drivers and people trapped in homes, Abbott said.
Rescuers aboard boats and helicopters have saved more than 200 people, including stranded drivers and people trapped in homes, Abbott said.
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Lavaca County JP Travis Hill, arrested on felony charges including compelling prostitution and sexual assault, died by suicide after law enforcement found him in remote Gonzales County. Texas Rangers’ probe continues.
Kendall County officials urged Comfort residents to avoid flooded crossings as the Guadalupe River rose 4 feet in 30 minutes, triggering sirens and mandatory evacuations. Peak flow reached 200,000 cfs, topping last year.
Fire investigators are looking into possible arson after an early morning duplex fire on San Antonio's Northwest Side. Everyone escaped safely, but one dog died. No injuries were reported.
Flash Flood Warning: Uvalde County until 7 a.m.; Bandera, Kerr & Real until 3:45 a.m. Storms ease overnight, but saturated ground keeps flooding risk high after 5–25+ inches of rain.
Gov. Greg Abbott said protecting lives remains the state’s top priority as life-threatening flooding continues.
Hundreds of Border Buoys Moving Downstream After Flooding Near Eagle PassEAGLE PASS, Texas — Hundreds of floating border buoys are moving downstream after massi
Bandera County Sheriff’s Office issues urgent evacuation advisory for Riverside RV Park as City Park flooding spreads. Water reported about 40 feet from the rear of the park. Officials warn conditions can change fast.
Comal County issues mandatory evacuation along the Guadalupe River from the county line at Guadalupe State Park to FM 311 due to flooding. Residents urged to leave now; shelter open at Spring Branch Middle School.
A confirmed EF-1 tornado that moved through northwest San Antonio Wednesday morning was already on the ground for several minutes before the warning was issued
Mandatory evacuations in Quemado Valley and Normandy as floodwaters near U.S. Hwy 277. Maverick County opens shelters and transport from June Edwards Community Center. Officials: don’t drive on flooded roads.
Uvalde County reports its first flood fatality: TX DPS Air Unit spotted a vehicle bobbing in floodwaters near US 83 and CR 400. A boat team confirmed a 74-year-old man dead after ignoring warnings.
Abbott will brief and hold a 5 p.m. Thursday press conference in Austin on Texas’ response to severe storms and flash flooding, joined by emergency management and public safety leaders.
Heavy storms could flare again tonight west and NW of San Antonio, dumping 2 to 4 inches with isolated 8. Flood Watch runs to noon Friday as Guadalupe and Medina rivers rise, then a drier pattern arrives.
Flooding has shut down U.S. Highway 90 both ways east of Knippa, stranding drivers and causing hour-long backups. Only emergency crews can pass. San Antonio to Del Rio detours via Laredo add 3.5 hours.
Severe weather shuts down access at 3 Bexar County parks: Woodlake and Comanche Pavilion 3 blocked by low water crossings, while Gunn Family Coyote Dog Park is closed for tornado damage and debris cleanup.
Kansas City’s strangest rescue: a man was trapped for hours in a portable toilet’s waste tank after a World Cup-related event, reportedly diving in for a dropped Mountain Dew bottle. Firefighters cut him out.
Texas Water Company issues boil water notice for dozens of communities
With flooding threatening parts of the area, Wilson County emergency officials are urging residents who feel unsafe to leave now.In a Facebook post at 2:36 p.m. Thursday, Wilson County Emergency Management and the fire
Dimmit County issues flood alert as rivers rise. Residents near Midway Park Rd, Espantosa, FM 1433 and Soldier Slough warned of flooded roads, closures and possible emergency response delays.
Flood watch stays in effect for South Texas through Thursday evening as a third round of storms targets the western area. Forecasters warn of 5 to 10 inches of rain and flash flooding before conditions improve Friday.
Flooding persists across Bexar County as crews barricade roads, monitor low-water crossings, and coordinate with state and regional partners. Officials warn dangers can linger after rain eases; updates at Bexarflood.org.
Kendall County reports no fatalities after river tops last year's flood level
Summer camps along the Guadalupe River are being closely watched Thursday morning as flash flooding impacts parts of Kerr County.The Kerr County Sheriff's Offic
Kerr County flooding hits Buck Wild Animal Rescue in Ingram again, worse than last year. Owner Katie Buck is stranded, wading through floodwaters to save animals as roads remain impassable.
San Antonio police killed a middle-aged bicyclist on the West Side after officers say he pulled a handgun during questioning on Hammond Street. Four of five officers fired; IA and the DA will review.
South Central Texas remains in a flood emergency after 4–5 tornado warnings. Threat shifts west of San Antonio, but brief tornadoes remain possible. Flash Flood Warnings cover Hill Country; 3–6 more rain possible.
South Central Texas faces a flood emergency after multiple tornado warnings. NWS confirms an EF-1 near The Rim with 100 mph winds. Flash Flood Warnings span Hill Country to Val Verde, with 3 to 6 more inches possible.
Rescuers aboard boats and helicopters have saved more than 200 people, including stranded drivers and people trapped in homes, Abbott said.
Medina Lake is receiving a significant recharge event, rising over 17 since Monday. and the lake should continue to benefit from the recent rains for another fe
Gov. Greg Abbott warned Wednesday that parts of South and Central Texas could see more rainfall than last year’s devastating July Fourth floods as another round
Another round of heavy rain is expected tonight, and experts are once again warning people not to drive through flooded roadways.
SAN ANTONIO — City crews and emergency responders continued cleanup efforts after a tornado and severe storms swept through caused significant damage across the
San Antonio officer Bless Achor, a 6-year veteran, turned himself in after an arrest warrant tied to an off-duty incident. He faces child injury and endangerment charges as SAPD and Texas Rangers investigate.
PHOTOS: Texas Game Warden Flooding Response in South Texas
San Antonio deputies say inmate Jessell Constancio, 49, suffered an apparent seizure in her housing area, stopped breathing, regained a pulse, but died at University Hospital around 10 a.m. She was arrested July 4.
Flash flooding slams South Texas as Boerne and Kendall County see 3 to 10 inches of rain, with isolated totals near 16. More storms could hit Wednesday night into Thursday, raising new flood concerns.
Floodwaters near Uvalde swept a California trucker’s 18-wheeler off the road, forcing him onto the cab roof as his rig drifted downstream. His viral video shows the chaos. Officials report 25+ rescues.
BOERNE, Texas — Evacuations are underway in parts of the Texas Hill Country as rivers and creeks continue to rise due to heavy rainfall.In Bandera County, RV pa
Boerne residents urged to evacuate as Cibolo Creek rises during flooding
UPDATE 4:48 pm: Highway 90 in Uvalde near the 300 block of East Main Street is closed.There is no east or west traffic way in town at this time.UVALDE, Texas —
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