Severe flooding in South Texas resulted in at least three fatalities and hundreds of rescues after torrential rain, exceeding 20 inches, fell over a short period. The Hidalgo County judge confirmed the deaths, while officials indicated significant property damage, particularly in Harlingen, which received 21 inches of rain. Emergency responders rescued over 200 residents, with many others awaiting help. The National Weather Service cautioned residents to stay home and avoid flooded areas as the storm system was forecasted to move northeast.
At least three people died and hundreds were rescued in flooding in South Texas after more than 20 inches of rain fell near the border with Mexico.
Officials in Harlingen reported significant property damage and stated that more than 200 residents were rescued, with many more waiting for assistance.
Norma Sepulveda, the mayor of Harlingen, urged residents to stay home, avoid flooded areas, and not to drive through standing water.
Flooding also affected parts of Mexico, particularly the border states of Tamaulipas and Nuevo Leon, as rain moved northeast over the following days.
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