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Catastrophic Flooding Batters Texas as Rescues Continue Across Multiple Counties

By The Remington Post Staff
Updated: July 17, 2026

TEXAS — Emergency crews remain engaged in rescue and recovery efforts across parts of Central and South Texas after days of torrential rainfall triggered widespread flash flooding, overwhelmed rivers, damaged homes and roadways, and forced hundreds of water rescues. Officials continue urging residents to avoid flooded roads and remain alert as rivers downstream continue to rise even after rainfall has eased in some areas.

Some communities received well over two feet of rain during the multi-day storm system, with the heaviest rainfall concentrated in portions of Uvalde County and surrounding areas. Floodwaters quickly inundated neighborhoods, washed out roads, and damaged critical infrastructure. Interstate 10 and several state highways experienced closures as emergency crews worked to reach stranded residents.

Governor Greg Abbott has expanded the state’s emergency response, deploying thousands of emergency personnel, high-water rescue vehicles, helicopters, boats, and other resources. Authorities report that hundreds of people have been rescued since the flooding began, while damage assessments continue across the region.

Although rainfall has decreased in some areas, emergency officials warn that the danger has not ended. Rivers throughout the Texas Hill Country remain elevated, and water moving downstream continues to threaten low-lying communities. Officials are asking residents to remain vigilant, particularly near the Guadalupe, Pedernales, Nueces, and other rivers impacted by the storms.

Meteorologists say the event was fueled by a slow-moving weather pattern that repeatedly delivered heavy rain over already saturated ground. In some locations, rainfall rates reached several inches per hour, dramatically increasing the risk of flash flooding. Experts note that saturated soil greatly reduces the land’s ability to absorb additional rainfall, allowing water to rapidly flow into creeks and rivers.

Emergency management officials continue urging Texans to:

• Never drive through flooded roadways.
• Monitor local weather alerts and evacuation notices.
• Move to higher ground immediately if flood warnings are issued.
• Avoid rivers, creeks, and low-water crossings until conditions improve.

The National Weather Service continues to monitor waterways across the region, and additional flood warnings remain possible as runoff works its way through Texas river systems over the coming days.

The Remington Post will continue updating this developing story as new information becomes available.