Greg Abbott confirms at least two people died as catastrophic flash flooding strikes the Texas Hill Country

Greg Abbott confirmed that at least two people died on Thursday as torrential rains triggered catastrophic flash flooding across the Texas Hill Country. The heavy rainfall, which saw some areas receive over two feet of water in three days, caused rivers to surge and left widespread damage in its path. The Guadalupe River experienced a deadly flood wave, rising more than 30 feet in less than two hours. This surge forced the evacuation of riverside campgrounds and several neighborhoods. In Kerrville, the Sidney Baker Bridge was closed after a barge struck it during the emergency. The administration announced a state of emergency for 59 counties to manage the crisis. Governor Greg Abbott deployed Black Hawk helicopters, the Texas National Guard, and over 85 boats to assist with more than 230 rescues. While the threat of significant rainfall has largely ended, the flooding serves as a stark reminder of last year's disaster, which killed 135 people in the same region.

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