Texas Governor: One Dead in Flooding

A deadly flash flood has claimed one life in Texas, Governor Greg Abbott announced Friday. The victim died overnight in the Kerr County area, downstream from the county seat of Kerrville, as torrential rains overwhelmed local waterways.

Abbott issued warnings for severe flooding in Kerr County and the more southerly Uvalde County, both of which are experiencing dangerous conditions. He stated his intention to visit the affected areas soon. Earlier on Thursday, the National Weather Service had alerted residents to the imminent threat of flash floods, describing a "LARGE and DEADLY WALL OF WATER" moving through the region and advising people to immediately move to higher ground.

This incident follows devastating floods that struck Texas last summer, resulting in over 100 deaths and at least 161 people reported missing. At that time, authorities faced accusations that their warning systems had failed. Governor Abbott emphasized that the siren warning system was operational during the recent event and clarified that the latest victim was not a camper.

The affected counties are located northwest and west of San Antonio. Uvalde County had an estimated population of around 25,000 in 2025, while Kerr County had approximately 54,000 residents.