At least one person has died in ongoing flooding across central Texas, the region that experienced over 130 fatalities during last summer’s devastating flash floods.
Catastrophic flooding from the Guadalupe River, following days of heavy rainfall, continues to wreak havoc in the region, according to the National Weather Service in San Antonio. The 2023 flash floods also stemmed from this river.
Emerxiety officials urged residents to evacuate on Thursday morning.
The previous floods resulted in over 130 deaths, including 25 children and two counselors at Camp Mystic, an all-girls camp near Kerrville situated along the river.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott reported a fatality in the ongoing floods during a Thursday afternoon briefing.
“We will do everything possible to save human lives,” Abbott stated in an update shared on social media.
He added that approximately 80 rescues had been conducted, with the deceased not being a camper in the area.
Governor Abbott indicated that rivers continue to rise rapidly through the day.
The National Weather Service provided continuous updates, emphasizing the urgent threat and urging individuals to seek safety.
The National Weather Service in San Antonio urgently warned on X: “CATASTROPHIC flooding is occurring. Move to higher ground now! Guadalupe River is rapidly rising and will continue!”
According to the Texas Tribune, the Guadalupe River surged 32 feet (975 cm) in just four hours, impacting counties including Uvalde, Kerr, and Kendall.
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