Heavy rain across Texas caused roads to become rivers on Wednesday, leading to a race by emergency officials to rescue stranded people. Flash flood warnings were issued and river levels became dangerous, prompting evacuations.
In Uvalde County, as of 9 a.m., Commissioner Roy Coachman reported that 25 rescues had been conducted due to rising river levels. “First responders are actively rescuing in the northern part of Uvalde County,” he stated at a news conference. The Uvalde Police Department confirmed that a nearby dam remained intact, although a river gauge at the Leona River recorded a 20-foot surge of water, with expectations for a further 15-foot increase. “If you live along the Leona River, we ask that you get to higher ground,” the police advised.
In Boerne, located north of San Antonio, the National Weather Service declared a flood emergency. The Hill Country city experienced up to 12 inches of rain, with more expected. Chris Shadrock, Boerne’s communications director, reported that water had flooded the city’s Main Street. High water rescues were ongoing in the city, which has a population of 12,314.