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Deadly Flash Floods Strike Texas, Leaving At Least Two Dead and Hundreds Rescued

As of July 17, 2026, catastrophic flash flooding continues to impact central and south Texas, resulting in at least two confirmed fatalities and prompting hundreds of rescue operations. The severe weather has led to widespread damage, submerged homes and roads, and forced evacuations in several areas ²³⁸.

Current Situation and Casualties

Texas Governor Greg Abbott confirmed on Thursday, July 16, 2026, that two people have died in the ongoing flooding across south-central Texas ¹²³⁶. One of the fatalities occurred in Kerr County, where the Guadalupe River experienced a rapid and dramatic rise, surging by more than 25 feet in just one hour ⁴⁵. Authorities have urged residents to move to higher ground as the torrential rainfall persists ²⁴.

Affected Areas and Impact

The flooding has particularly devastated areas still recovering from previous natural disasters. Parts of the Texas Hill Country, which experienced catastrophic floods in July 2025 that killed over 100 people, are once again severely impacted ³⁵.

Key impacts include:

• Guadalupe River Surge: The Guadalupe River's water levels rose dramatically, causing life-threatening conditions ⁴.
• Rescues: Hundreds of individuals have been rescued from stranded vehicles and homes ³⁷.
• Evacuations: A mandatory evacuation was issued for parts of Comal County on Thursday, July 16, 2026 ¹⁰.
• Infrastructure Damage: Homes and roads are submerged, and major highways like I-10 and Highway 39 in Kerr County have been shut down ⁵⁸.
• Flash Flood Emergency: Federal forecasters issued a flash flood emergency for the Pedernales River in Gillespie and Blanco Counties, warning of potential catastrophic damage ⁹.

Emergency responders are working around the clock to address the crisis as floodwaters continue to threaten communities ⁸. Resources and emergency shelters have been made available for those affected by the flooding in South Texas ¹⁰.