The flooding has caused widespread devastation, with homes, roads, and bridges submerged or destroyed. The hardest-hit areas include Uvalde, Kerr, and Kendall counties, where mandatory evacuations have been ordered. Livestock and crops have been severely affected, prompting an agricultural emergency declaration. The saturated ground and continued rainfall pose a high risk of flash floods, particularly in low-lying areas and near rivers. The Nueces River is expected to reach a record high of over 27 feet, threatening downstream communities like Crystal City. The situation has also triggered anxiety among residents who experienced similar catastrophic flooding in July 2025, which claimed 119 lives.