How to help Texas Hill Country flood victims
Communities across San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country are beginning to respond after heavy rains caused dangerous flooding, evacuations and damage across the region.
Communities across San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country are beginning to respond after heavy rains caused dangerous flooding, evacuations and damage across the region.
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The Pedernales River climbed roughly 25 feet in just a few hours, reaching its highest level since 1979 as floodwaters swept through the Texas Hill Country. Officials say the flood threat isn't over, with a regional Flood Watch remaining in effect through Friday morning.
FORECAST HIGHLIGHTSFLASH FLOOD EMERGENCIES: Along the Pedernales RiverEXTREME RAINFALL: 8″ to 12″ over past 24 hours, Up to 18″to 29″ since Monday nightSAN ANTONIO FORECAST: A few showers this eveningHILL COUNTRY & WEST FORECAST: Scattered downpours possible again overnightFORECASTFLOODING WEST &...
A mandatory evacuation was issued Thursday for parts of Comal County along the Guadalupe River, according to a county news release. Residents from the Comal County line at Guadalupe State Park along the river to FM 311 are urged to evacuate due to river flooding. “If you are in this area, leave n...
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Communities across San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country are beginning to respond after heavy rains caused dangerous flooding, evacuations and damage across the region.
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A man who’s worked at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland for more than three decades was identified Thursday as the victim of a severe flash flood on base this week.The JBSA-Lackland Fire Department responded to a “trapped vehicle” during a severe flash flood on July 11 at Hall Street, a news releas...
After raising more than $150 million following last year's historic floods, the foundation is drawing on that experience to launch a new relief fund supporting nonprofits and civic organizations helping communities recover.
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Long before sunrise in Texas, a shallow spot of the Guadalupe River rose above the height of a two-story house in just five hours on Thursday, sending a rush of water through a region still weary from last summer's fatal flash floods.The dangerous flooding for a second consecutive year set off do...
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A new Texas Hill Country Flood Relief Fund will support emergency assistance and long-term recovery as catastrophic flooding continues across the region.Texas Hill Country Flood Relief Fund launches as catastrophic flooding devastates region was first posted on July 16, 2026 at 4:24 pm.©2021...
The start time for the MLB game between the New York Mets and the Phillies on Thursday in Philadelphia was moved up an hour due to air quality concerns because of wildfire smoke from Canada and northern Minnesota, and an MLS game in Chicago was postponed.Heavy, pungent wildfire smoke darkened ski...
More than 1,300 first responders were deployed and at least 75 people were rescued amid devastating floods in South Central Texas, according to Gov. Greg Abbott.People located in Kerr, Kendall, Gillespie, Blanco and Uvalde counties should remain aware of warning and evacuation calls. Officials ar...
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