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Flash flooding hits parts of Texas
A dangerous, multi-day weather system brings a systemic flash flood risk across vast portions of Texas, prompting high-water rescues, widespread road closures, and a statewide emergency response.
Parts of South Texas are still dealing with heavy rain and flooding Wednesday, with several counties in South and Central Texas under Flash Flood and Flood warnings.
Some areas have recorded nearly a foot of rainfall over the past 24 hours.
The risk of flooding remains for parts of the Texas Hill Country through Thursday night. The National Weather Service said some areas under the Flood Watch could see 10-20 inches of rain.
Gov. Abbott says more than 1,000 state personnel mobilized
Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday said more than 1,000 state employees across 30 agencies have been mobilized in the wake of the flooding.
Statewide, Abbott said more than 75 people have been rescued, and zero deaths have been reported. The governor urged those in affected areas to avoid flooded roadways and a to keep an eye on rising rivers.
Texas Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd said his agency was working directly with local emergency management departments.
Kidd said local governments were supported should there become a need for mandatory evacuations. He said they are also prepared to open shelters as the need arises.
Gen. Thomas Suelzer, from the Texas Military Department, said the agency was ready to deploy 10 helicopters, 100 military vehicles and more than 750 personnel to the impacted areas to assist with evacuation and search and rescue efforts.
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"It's very important to note that we train for this throughout the year," Suelzer said. "For example, our helicopter crews work on a monthly basis with Texas Task Force One rescue swimmers to ensure we are proficient in search and rescue."
Texas Department of Transportation's Jessica Butler said crews are working with local law enforcement to assist with road closures and barricades. She said during Wednesday's peak, 114 roads were impacted by flooding.
Butler said that with rain totals changing, up-to-the-minute road closures and conditions can be found at drivetexas.org.
City of Boerne responds to more than a dozen high water calls
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood emergency for Boerne on Wednesday afternoon, where 4–12 inches of rain fell.
Flash flooding has already started in the area and emergency crews are performing high water rescues, according to NWS.
The city has opened a shelter at the Boerne ISD Central Offices at 235 Johns Rd. for those needing a safe place to shelter.
Southwesten Kendall County is under a flash flood warning until 8:15 p.m. Wednesday.
The city said it had responded to 20 high water calls as of 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. Of those rescues, the city said the fire department walked three people to safety. Another rescue was conducted by boat at Herff and River roads.
Crews perform rescues and evacuations across Uvalde County
In Uvalde on Wednesday morning, sheriff's deputies were seen evacuating a neighborhood because of flooding.
Uvalde County officials said Wednesday morning they had performed 25 rescues as of 9 a.m., but were still actively rescuing in the northern parts of the county where river levels were rising from Tuesday night's rainfall.
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Floodwaters rage across parts of Texas
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New Braunfels closes access to Comal River
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The Source: Information in this article comes from various state and local officials and previous FOX Local reporting.