Torrential rain has washed out roads and farmland, forced dozens of rescues and raised the threat of additional flooding as some areas could receive another 10 to 20 inches.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued disaster declarations for dozens of counties across South Texas after torrential rainfall triggered widespread flooding, damaged roads and farmland, and forced emergency crews to rescue residents from rising water.
The declarations make additional state resources available to communities confronting dangerous conditions as heavy rain continues across the region.
Dozens of people have required rescue assistance after floodwaters covered roads and entered vulnerable areas, according to a News4Jax report.
The storms have also washed out roadways and flooded agricultural land, creating transportation hazards and damaging property throughout affected counties.
Abbott said the Texas National Guard is prepared to assist local authorities, with Black Hawk helicopters available for emergency response operations.
The aircraft can support rescues and reach areas that become inaccessible by road as water levels rise.
Rain was expected to continue into Wednesday, with some locations potentially receiving an additional 10 to 20 inches, according to The New York Times.
The additional rainfall could worsen existing flooding, overwhelm drainage systems and further damage roads already weakened or covered by water.
Flood risks were expected to begin diminishing across Texas by Thursday. Forecasters anticipated drier conditions during the weekend.
State and local emergency personnel remained prepared to respond as the remaining storms moved through South Texas.
Authorities continued monitoring water levels and dangerous road conditions while the disaster declarations allowed the state to direct personnel and equipment toward the hardest-hit communities.
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