A third death has been confirmed from catastrophic Texas floods, governor says
Summary
A third person has died due to severe flooding in Texas, which has caused over 500 rescues and damaged homes and businesses. Governor Greg Abbott visited Cotulla to inspect flood damage and warned people about ongoing dangers in areas near rising water levels downstream.Key Facts
- Three deaths have been confirmed from the recent floods in Texas.
- More than 500 people have been rescued due to the flooding.
- Floodwaters swept away a person who tried to drive through them.
- Governor Abbott flew over Cotulla to assess flood damage; some areas remain unreachable.
- The Nueces River reached a high flood level but has started to go down.
- Floodwaters downstream, including at Lake Corpus Christi, are still expected to rise into early August.
- Officials warned residents and commuters near the Nueces River to be cautious of flood dangers.
- A disaster declaration was made for 59 Texas counties, with federal help requested for 33 counties.
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