Texas Hill Country flood recovery begins after 2 killed, hundreds rescued
FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth • • nation
Key Points:
- The Texas Hill Country experienced nearly 30 inches of rain over three days, causing severe flooding, but floodwaters are now receding, with the Guadalupe River levels dropping significantly since Thursday.
- Two fatalities have been reported: a 65-year-old man in Kerr County and a 74-year-old man in Uvalde County, while hundreds of rescues were conducted by first responders using boats and helicopters.
- A bridge in Uvalde County collapsed due to flooding, and authorities continue to urge residents to avoid affected areas and respect barricades for safety.
- Recovery efforts are underway, supported by relief funds from the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country and the Rebuild Texas Fund, with residents encouraged to donate.
- Enhanced warning systems installed after last year’s deadly floods helped improve preparedness this year, though the flooding was more widespread, affecting multiple counties and keeping river levels high.
