Heavy Rains in South Texas Trigger Flooding and Rescue Operations
Heavy Rains in South Texas Trigger Flooding and Rescue Operations
US · Published Jul 15, 2026
South Texas is experiencing severe weather conditions, with heavy downpours causing significant flooding and disruptions.
On Tuesday, storms dumped up to a foot of rain in rural areas, leading to dozens of high-water rescues and highway closures near Uvalde, located approximately 80 miles west of San Antonio.

Impact & Risks

The heavy rains have already caused significant disruptions, including washed-out highways and stranded motorists. Flash flooding poses a severe risk to life and property, especially in areas already saturated with water. Rescue operations have been conducted, with five individuals saved by the Texas Game Warden Search and Rescue Team and four others rescued by a local game warden. Uvalde County has reported at least two dozen water rescues, and shelters have been opened for those displaced. The National Weather Service warns of compounding effects from multiple rounds of storms, increasing the likelihood of dangerous flash flooding through Thursday.

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