NWS Issues Rare Texas Flood Alert, Forecasting 10-20 More Inches
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Updated · The New York Times · Jul 14
NWS Issues Rare Texas Flood Alert, Forecasting 10-20 More Inches
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jul 14
Summary
Parts of southwestern Texas could get another 10 to 20 inches of rain through Wednesday morning, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a rare high-risk excessive-rainfall alert.
6 to 12 inches have already fallen this week in Medina, Uvalde and Bandera counties, where flooded roads and water rescues have been reported and forecasters warned some areas could near “catastrophic” flooding.
Gov. Greg Abbott said emergency crews, including the National Guard and Black Hawk helicopters, were ready to respond as flash-flood warnings spread across the state.
A third of Texas was under flood watches Tuesday, with some risk extending into Louisiana and cities including San Antonio, Austin and Houston before conditions begin easing by Thursday.
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Texas Flood Crisis July 2026: Causes, Impacts, and Urgent Lessons from Back-to-Back Disasters
Overview
As of July 14, 2026, Texas faces a significant and evolving flood crisis as a major storm continues to impact the state. The storm, which was active across a wide area on July 13, is now shifting toward the Texas Plains, with Austin and San Antonio expected to be affected next. The heaviest rainfall is projected for the Hill Country midweek, increasing the flood risk for residents and infrastructure. Immediate impacts are severe, with moving water posing extreme dangers, highlighting the urgent need for caution and preparedness as conditions intensify and shift across the region.