South Texas braces for more flooding after US storms strand motorists

Published July 15, 2026 · Category: News

Overview

Up to 16in of rain fell in some areas as forecasters warn another foot could fall, prompting rescues and road closures

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Heavy rains in south Texas have washed out highways and stranded motorists, with forecasters warning that more severe weather could bring dangerous flooding to already drenched counties near the border with Mexico.

Details

On Tuesday, storms dumped up to 16in of rain in some rural areas of the state, leading to the dispatch of emergency crews to make at least two dozen rescues across the region. Officials shut down parts of a highway near Uvalde, 80 miles west of San Antonio.

Source

Originally published at www.theguardian.com.

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