Central Texas Flooding Triggers Evacuations, Rescues Days After Deadly Floods

Central Texas is facing renewed heavy rainfall and flooding just 10 days after devastating floods claimed over 130 lives and left more than 160 people missing. The recent downpours have caused rivers like the Lampasas and San Saba to rise rapidly, prompting flood watches and flash flood warnings across multiple counties including Kerr, San Saba, Lampasas, and Sutton. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott reported that rescue operations are underway, with Texas Task Force 1 evacuating dozens of people from affected areas. Saturated soils from previous flooding exacerbate the risk of further flooding as slow-moving thunderstorms continue to impact the region. Authorities have issued mandatory evacuation orders in some areas and opened emergency shelters, while search efforts remain paused due to ongoing rainfall. Flood watches remain in place through Monday across central Texas cities including Kerrville, Uvalde, and Austin, as the threat for flash floods and rapid river rises persists.