Flash Floods Hit Central Texas, Leaving at Least One Dead
Flash flood emergencies were issued for parts of Kerr and Uvalde counties in Texas, where up to 20 inches of rain have fallen, resulting in at least one death. Emergency crews have performed water rescues in the affected areas.
At least one person has died during rescue operations as life-threatening flooding takes hold in south-central Texas. The region has already seen up to 20 inches of rain in some areas. Flash flood emergencies were issued on Thursday for parts of Kerr and Uvalde counties, as well as areas around the Guadalupe River and the Pedernales River.
Emergency crews have been performing water rescues in the affected areas. The National Weather Service issued the flash flood emergencies, providing morning updates on the situation. The flooding comes just one year after the same region endured catastrophic flooding that killed more than 100 people.
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What areas of Texas are affected by the flooding?
The flooding is affecting parts of Kerr and Uvalde counties, as well as areas around the Guadalupe River and the Pedernales River in south-central Texas.
How much rain has fallen in the affected areas?
Up to 20 inches of rain have fallen in some areas of south-central Texas.
What is the current status of the rescue operations?
Emergency crews are performing water rescues in the affected areas, and at least one person has died during the operations.
Is this the first time the region has experienced severe flooding?
No, the same region endured catastrophic flooding just one year ago that killed more than 100 people.
What is the source of the information on the flooding?
The information on the flooding is coming from the National Weather Service, which is providing morning updates on the situation.
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