At least one person has died as catastrophic flooding continues to impact parts of south-central Texas after relentless storms dumped extraordinary amounts of rain across the region, according to Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
Officials say some communities received rainfall totals approaching an entire year’s worth of precipitation in just a matter of days, overwhelming rivers, roadways, and drainage systems and triggering widespread evacuations and rescue operations across the region.
The hardest-hit areas include portions of the Texas Hill Country and south-central Texas, where flash flood emergencies were issued as rivers rapidly rose to dangerous levels. Emergency crews have conducted dozens of water rescues using boats, helicopters, and high-water vehicles to reach stranded residents trapped by rising floodwaters.
Governor Abbott confirmed that at least one person lost their life in the flooding, while more than 1,300 emergency personnel from dozens of state agencies have been deployed to assist with rescue and recovery efforts. Hundreds of vehicles, boats, and aircraft have also been mobilized as authorities continue searching affected communities and responding to new emergencies.
The flooding comes almost exactly one year after devastating floods struck many of the same communities, making this latest disaster especially painful for residents still recovering from last year’s destruction. Officials say upgraded warning systems and flood sirens installed following the 2025 disaster helped provide earlier alerts to residents, potentially preventing an even greater loss of life.
The National Weather Service has warned that additional rainfall could worsen already dangerous conditions, with several rivers and waterways expected to remain above flood stage for days. Authorities continue urging residents to avoid flooded roads and seek higher ground if evacuation orders are issued.
As rescue operations continue and communities assess the damage, state and local officials say their immediate focus remains saving lives and ensuring that residents in affected areas receive the support and resources they need.
