Coverage dated July 13, 2026 to July 18, 2026

Texas floods have left high waters and a big cleanup job after hundreds of people are rescued

Headline from KOB 4, on the newest of 10 developments

First responders in storm-battered Texas are again rushing to people trapped in high waters after more heavy rain widened the danger from floods that have killed at least two people and left hundreds more in need of rescue.

KOB 4's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Developments in this update

10 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Austin weather: Flash Flood Watch in effect for most of the week

    Headline from Fox7 Austin ·

  2. Dangerous heavy rain is hammering parts of Texas, raising flood risk in waterlogged region

    Headline from KTVZ Bend ·

  3. LIVE UPDATES | Heavy flooding shuts down roads around San Antonio area, including Sabinal, Hondo and Uvalde

    Headline from Myfox Zone ·

  4. Heavy rains keep drenching South Texas, tornado reported in San Antonio

    Headline from WANE Fort Wayne ·

  5. Flash flood emergencies, dozens of rescues in southern Texas after about half a year’s worth of rain falls

    Headline from KESQ Palm Springs ·

  6. Today on Texas Standard: Flooding risks trigger disaster declarations for parts of state

    Headline from Texas Standard ·

  7. Heavy rain, flooding to hit Texas through Thursday

    Headline from CW 33 Dallas ·

  8. Texas flash floods leave at least 2 dead in region devastated a year ago

    Headline from FOX 44 Burlington ·

  9. At least 2 dead in Texas floods as hundreds rescued in same region as Camp Mystic disaster

    Headline from WSVN Miami ·

  10. Newest

    Texas floods have left high waters and a big cleanup job after hundreds of people are rescued

    Headline from KOB 4 ·

13 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

289 articles, oldest first.

  1. CW 39 Houston

    Stay weather aware: Heavy rain, street flooding threat Monday through Wednesday (opens CW 39 Houston)

    Published

    CW 39 Houston's feed description

    Scattered to widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected to bring heavy rain and street flooding to Southeast Texas early this week, with a slight risk of excessive rainfall, before drier and hotter weather returns later in the week.

  2. KENS 5 San Antonio

    Flood Watch goes into effect Monday night in San Antonio ahead of major rain | Weather Impact Alert (opens KENS 5 San Antonio)

    Published

    KENS 5 San Antonio's feed description

    The Flood Watch expected to last for several days affects San Antonio and much of South-Central Texas, which could see flash flooding this week.

  3. Fox7 Austin

    Austin weather: Flash Flood Watch in effect for most of the week (opens Fox7 Austin)

    Published

    Fox7 Austin's feed description

    It's not your typical summertime setup for the week ahead. Flash Flood Watch in effect Half of Central Texas is under a Flash Flood Watch until 7 p.m. Thursday A series of upper lows will glide over the tropical moisture and provide enough lift to produce rounds of heavy rain this week.

  4. KVIA El Paso

    Storms could drop a summer’s worth of rain in parts of Texas this week, threatening significant flooding (opens KVIA El Paso)

    Published

    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    By Meteorologist Chris Dolce, CNN (CNN) — Slow-moving storms could drop a summer’s worth of rain over parts of Texas this week, bringing a significant flash flood threat to the state. Much of eastern, central and southwestern Texas could see downpours heavy enough to trigger flash flooding through T…

  5. CW 39 Houston

    Be Weather Aware: Flood threat as heavy rain continues today (opens CW 39 Houston)

    Published

    CW 39 Houston's feed description

    Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to bring the threat of isolated flash flooding to Southeast Texas through midweek, with temperatures staying cooler until hot weather returns late week.

  6. KXAN Austin

    Live updates: Flood risk rises as rain moves across Central Texas (opens KXAN Austin)

    Published

    KXAN Austin's feed description

    A Flood Watch is in effect for most of Central Texas including the Austin metro counties through Thursday evening with the potential for periods of heavy rain to cause flash flooding.

  7. CW 39 Houston

    Flood warning issued for SE Texas counties amid heavy rainfall (opens CW 39 Houston)

    Published

    CW 39 Houston's feed description

    Flood advisories have been issued across SE Texas counties due to heavy rainfall, with an additional 1-3 inches of rain expected to fall in the advisory areas and a slight risk of excessive rainfall on Wednesday.

  8. Fox7 Austin

    Austin weather: Flood Watch in effect through Thursday (opens Fox7 Austin)

    Published

    Fox7 Austin's feed description

    More waves of downpours and storms are likely over the next 48 hours. All ingredients are in place with abundant tropical moisture, conveyor belt of low pressure systems and outflow boundaries. A Flood Watch remains in effect for parts of the Hill Country, I-35 corridor, southern Edwards Plateau, an…

  9. Texas Standard

    Flash flood warnings issued across Texas Hill Country as heavy rain moves through region (opens Texas Standard)

    Published

    Texas Standard's feed description

    Heavy rain is raising the threat of life-threatening flooding across the Texas Hill Country, where local authorities are already reporting some cars stranded in high water. Forecasters say isolated rainfall...

  10. KESQ Palm Springs

    Rare high flood risk for potentially ‘catastrophic’ impacts issued for already inundated parts of Texas (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

    Published

    KESQ Palm Springs's feed description

    By Meteorologist Chris Dolce, and CNN’s Kate S. Petersen (CNN) — Parts of southern Texas are now under a rare “high risk” of flooding rain as more rounds of slow-moving storms set off life-threatening and potentially catastrophic floods.

  11. KENS 5 San Antonio

    LIVE UPDATES | Heavy flooding shuts down roads in Sabinal, Hondo, Uvalde and other cities west of SA (opens KENS 5 San Antonio)

    Published

    KENS 5 San Antonio's feed description

    As flash floods sweep across South Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott activates state emergency forces, urging caution as rescue efforts intensify amid dangerous conditions.

  12. KCEN Waco

    Gov. Abbott declares disaster in 59 Texas counties as flash flood threat continues (opens KCEN Waco)

    Published

    KCEN Waco's feed description

    Flash flooding risk is climbing across the state. Here's what Gov. Abbott just ordered in response.

  13. Newsweek

    'Catastrophic' Flash Flood Risk as Dire Warning Issued for Texas (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    A rare and dangerous flash flood event is unfolding, with up to a foot of extra rain possible.

  14. ABC 13 Houston

    NWS issues Flash Flood warnings for parts of the Texas Hill Country through Thursday evening (opens ABC 13 Houston)

    Published

    ABC 13 Houston's feed description

    According to the National Weather Service a Flood Watch is in effect for parts of the Texas Hill Country, I-35 corridor, southern Edwards Plateau, and Rio Grande Plains through Thursday evening.

  15. Fox7 Austin

    Abbott declares disaster in 59 Texas counties as flooding hits (opens Fox7 Austin)

    Published

    Fox7 Austin's feed description

    High-water rescues have been reported in Uvalde County, which is in a high threat zone for flash flooding. Video has shown water covering roads and vehicles being swept away.

  16. KVUE

    Travis County, city of Austin issue disaster declaration ahead of heavy rain and flash flooding threats (opens KVUE)

    Published

    KVUE's feed description

    Local leaders are urging Central Texans to stay weather-aware, avoid flooded roads and follow local emergency warnings.

  17. KXAN Austin

    Travis County, Austin issue disaster declarations as flash flood threat grows (opens KXAN Austin)

    Published

    KXAN Austin's feed description

    Travis County Judge Andy Brown and Austin Mayor Kirk Watson declared local disasters ahead of expected heavy rain and possible flash flooding through Thursday.

  18. Fox7 Austin

    Texas weather: Flooding concerns amid heavy rain (opens Fox7 Austin)

    Published

    Fox7 Austin's feed description

    Some areas in Central Texas have seen so much rain that flooding has become a concern. It's a stark difference from just a few months ago when much of the region was dealing with extreme drought. For many Central Texans, this summer has felt different than usual.

  19. Bangor Daily News

    Texas is drenched by heavy rains as forecasters warn that more storms could bring dangerous floods (opens Bangor Daily News)

    Published

    Bangor Daily News's feed description

    Heavy downpours in South Texas washed out highways and stranded motorists Tuesday as forecasters warned that a threat of more severe weather could bring dangerous flooding to already drenched counties near the border with Mexico.

  20. CBS News

    Torrential rain triggers flash flood emergency in Texas (opens CBS News)

    Published

    CBS News's feed description

    Heavy storms caused chaos in Central Texas this week, triggering a flash flood emergency, and more than a foot of rain swelled rivers. Jason Allen reports and Rob Marciano has the forecast.

  21. Just the News

    Texas Gov. Abbott issues disaster declarations for dozens of flooded counties in south Texas (opens Just the News)

    Published

    Just the News's feed description

    Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said that the National Guard and its Black Hawk helicopters are available to respond to dangerous conditions.

  22. Fox7 Austin

    Texas weather: Flash flooding prompts statewide emergency response (opens Fox7 Austin)

    Published

    Fox7 Austin's feed description

    A dangerous, multi-day weather system brings a systemic flash flood risk across vast portions of Texas, prompting high-water rescues, widespread road closures, and a statewide emergency response. As rain continues to move through Central Texas, officials are urging drivers to remember one simple mes…

  23. KTVZ Bend

    Dangerous heavy rain is hammering parts of Texas, raising flood risk in waterlogged region (opens KTVZ Bend)

    Published

    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    By Meteorologists Chris Dolce, Mary Gilbert, and CNN’s Hanna Park (CNN) — Another round of slow-moving storms packing heavy rain is pounding an already drenched area of central and southwest Texas Wednesday, again raising the potential of life-threatening flooding.

  24. KVOA Tucson

    Flash flood emergencies, dozens of rescues in southern Texas after more than half a year’s worth of rain falls (opens KVOA Tucson)

    Published

    KVOA Tucson's feed description

    (CNN) — Another round of slow-moving storms packing heavy rain is pounding an already drenched area of southern Texas Wednesday and creating life-threatening flooding.

  25. Newsweek

    Map Shows Texas Counties Under Flood Alerts As Disaster Declarations Issued (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for nearly 60 counties as severe storms "threaten the state."

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