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Floodwaters recede in South Texas as communities turn toward recovery

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Public Discourse · Bluesky · this story as of 8d ago
947 distinct posts / 48h, matching Texas 821 South 462 Floodwaters 27
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8d ago The Civil Authorities have issued a Local Area Emergency for Lincoln, NM beginning at 3:21 pm and ending at 7:21 pm. Ruidoso Emergency Management: Flash Flooding is OBSERVED along the Cedar Creek. … -4.5
9d ago During and after flooding be sure to listen to local officials. Stay out of floodwaters. They can contain dangerous chemicals and objects that could harm you or make you sick. For the latest flood… -2.5
9d ago Texas officials say a girl, her family and two dogs were rescued from floodwaters in Uvalde County. The rescue comes as emergency crews continue responding to multiple flooding incidents across the… ×2 +3.5
9d ago July 17th, 1987: Slow-moving thunderstorms caused flooding in the Guadalupe River in Texas. A bus and van leaving a youth summer camp stalled near the rapidly rising river. The powerful surge of … ×2 -7.0
9d ago Flash flooding across Texas Hill Country has resulted in at least two deaths and prompted large-scale rescue operations. Governor Greg Abbott confirmed that one man and one woman were swept away in… ×2 -8.5
9d ago While parts of Texas will see floodwaters recede Friday, the Hill Country, Rio Grande and Edwards Plateau remain at risk of major flooding. ×2 -2.0
9d ago Texas flooding kills two as state braces for historic rains: Heavy rains and severe weather have struck southern Texas, resulting in two fatalities as floodwaters swept away victims in their vehicl… ×2 -8.0
9d ago Boerne, Texas - July 16, 2026 - River Sentry's flash flood warning system activated as rising floodwaters reached a campground during the flash flood emergency, providing early alerts. ×2 +2.5
9d ago In the words of Maxwell Smart, "missed it by *that* much". Our block & our cafés' blocks were all safe from the flooding. Our apt. building was the closest, and we are easily 8-10 blocks east of t… +2.0
9d ago I gotta be honest, I don't think it's "floodwaters from months ago contaminated the ground." If that were a significant way that Cyclospora spreads, we've have huge outbreaks of it after every hur… -1.5
9d ago A flash flood emergency was unfolding early Thursday in the Texas Hill Country, as relentless downpours lashed the region. The weather service warned that the floodwaters could reach similar level… ×2 -7.0
10d ago We are hearing from people across the Hill Country of the immeasurable losses due to the flash flooding. We urge people to follow instructions from local officials, avoid driving into floodwaters, … -6.0
10d ago With torrential rain triggering dangerous flash flooding in central Texas, authorities have rescued dozens of people from rising floodwaters. ×2 -4.0
10d ago Arizona: CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Floodwater submerge Uvalde streets Floodwaters submerged Uvalde streets amid a flash flood emergency and heavy rainfall. #Arizona #Weather -5.0
10d ago Texas flooding prompts dozens of rescues as torrential rain slams region With torrential rain triggering dangerous flash flooding in central Texas, authorities have rescued dozens of people from r… ×2 -5.5
10d ago Rising floodwaters and relentless rain have forced state officials into an escalated emergency response posture as a massive, moisture-rich storm system threatens to bring historic flooding to majo… ×6 -7.0
10d ago 💧 The floodwaters may be gone—but the smell isn't. 🤢 Residents in parts of St. Albert are dealing with an unpleasant reminder of recent flooding, as lingering odours leave many wondering when thin… -2.5
10d ago At 8:36 AM CDT, 2 SW Comfort [Kerr Co, TX] Broadcast Media reports Flash Flood. Aerial footage shows widespread flooding along the Guadalupe River near Comfort following rapid river rises. Extensiv… -4.0
10d ago Widespread, life-threatening considerable flash flooding is expected in south-central Texas through at least Friday. It's important to always follow instructions from local officials including NEVE… ×3 -7.0
10d ago ⚠️ Dangerous flooding is shutting down roads across Kerr County. Officials are urging residents to avoid travel as the Guadalupe River continues to rise and floodwaters worsen. Here's the latest. … -4.5
10d ago 1 NW Kerrville [Kerr Co, TX] Public reports Flash Flood at 4:53 AM CDT -- Town Creek in flood in Kerrville. Multiple streets flooded with floodwaters reaching homes. at Thu, 16 Ju... at Thu, 16 Ju… -5.0
10d ago At 4:53 AM CDT, 1 NW Kerrville [Kerr Co, TX] Public reports Flash Flood. Town Creek in flood in Kerrville. Multiple streets flooded with floodwaters reaching homes. #txwx Link -7.0
10d ago Brandon, Man., Monitors Floodwaters After River Crests 🤖 IA: It's not clickbait ✅ 👥 Users: It's not clickbait ✅ #flooding #manitoba View full AI summary: -2.0
10d ago A tornado touched down in San Antonio, floodwaters forced rescues in Uvalde County, and emergency crews across the region are preparing for the possibility of more high water as rain continues to f… -7.5
10d ago With all the terrible news about flooding in and around Uvalde and the Texas Hill Country, here's a little boy being rescued from floodwaters. He was READY. 🤿 📽️: Texas Parks & Wildlife and Texas … ×2 +4.5
8d ago ILM issues A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTH CENTRAL FLORENCE AND NORTHERN WILLIAMSBURG COUNTIES THROUGH 330 PM EDT [wind: 40 MPH, hail: 0.00 IN] at Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:59:04 +0000 via IEMbo… -2.0
8d ago Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 12:57PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT At 1257 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles south… -1.5
8d ago Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 1:58PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS At 157 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Jersey Point, or 8 miles south of Rosedale, moving sou… -3.0
8d ago A long recovery begins after historic South Central Texas rains trigger widespread Texas Hill Country flooding, leaving two dead in Kerr and Uvalde counties. ×18 -7.0
8d ago A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTH CENTRAL FLORENCE AND NORTHERN WILLIAMSBURG COUNTIES THROUGH 330 PM EDT [wind: 40 MPH, hail: 0.00 IN] Link -4.5

Articles in Story

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T3 Texas flooding: Kerr County begins recovery efforts weather_impact fox7austin.com rebuilding, determined, hopeful
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T3 Texas flooding: Kerr County begins recovery efforts weather_impact fox26houston.com relieved, steadfast, recovering
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T3 Rescues continue in flood-hit Texas ⚖ Contested weather_flooding tnonline.com hopeful, exhausted, urgent
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T3 Where to find flooding resources and how to help impacted Texans 📄 ⚖ Contested weather_flooding foxsanantonio.com helpful, compassionate, resourceful
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T3 Where to find flooding resources and how to help impacted Texans 📄 ⚖ Contested weather_flooding news4sanantonio.com helpful, community-oriented, practical
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T3 Floodwaters recede in South Texas as communities turn toward recovery weather_impact ksat.com relieved, hopeful, resilient
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joy
T3 As historic floodwaters recede, Uvalde residents assess the damage weather_flooding keranews.org relieved, devastated, reflective
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sadness
T3 As historic floodwaters recede, Uvalde residents assess the damage weather_impact tpr.org relieved, devastated, weary
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sadness