‘Worst-Case’ Flood Scenario Underway in Southern Texas Where Dozens Have Already Been Rescued
The order lets state officials suspend regulations and deploy all available resources as forecasters warn of torrential rain and catastrophic flooding.
- On Tuesday, Governor Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 59 Texas counties stretching from the Gulf Coast to Central Texas, citing severe storms and dangerous flash flooding threatening the state.
- A moisture-rich weather pattern began bringing multiple rounds of heavy rainfall across Texas this week, prompting the National Weather Service to issue widespread flash flood warnings for affected regions.
- Abbott activated 24-hour operations at the State Operations Center and deployed swiftwater rescue squads, urban search-and-rescue teams, and Black Hawk helicopters to assist communities with flood rescues.
- Locally, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and Travis County Judge Andy Brown declared disasters ahead of potential flooding, as Travis County and 21 other counties remain under flood watches through Thursday.
- Additional counties may be added to the declaration as conditions warrant, with officials urging residents to monitor local forecasts and remember the 'Turn Around, Don't Drown' safety guidance.
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Texas Gov. Abbott issues disaster declarations for dozens of flooded counties in south Texas
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued disaster declarations for dozens of flooded counties in south Texas that have been hit with torrential rains. The flooding has washed out roads and farmland, and dozens of people have had to be rescued from rising waters, News4Jax reported. Rains are expected to continue into Wednesday, and some areas may...
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Abbott Declares Disasters Across Flood-Stricken South Texas Counties
Torrential rain has washed out roads and farmland, forced dozens of rescues and raised the threat of additional flooding as some areas could receive another ... The post Abbott Declares Disasters Across Flood-Stricken South Texas Counties first appeared on [your]NEWS.
The governor of Texas, Greg Abbott, declared on Tuesday a state of disaster in 59 counties due to heavy rains and the high risk of sudden floods that affect large regions of the state. The bill allows to accelerate the deployment of state resources and strengthen coordination with local governments to respond to emergencies, rescue and support affected communities. In addition, Abbott ordered that the State Emergency Operations Center remain ope…
‘Worst-case’ flood scenario underway in southern Texas where dozens have already been rescued
By Meteorologists Chris Dolce, Mary Gilbert, and CNN’s Hanna Park (CNN) — Another round of slow-moving storms packing heavy rain is pounding an already drenched area of central and southwest Texas Wednesday, again raising the potential of life-threatening flooding. The relentless rain has led to dozens of water rescues in the region and forecasters are warning of more rainfall that could be catastrophic. The area facing additional downpours incl…
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