Texas Hill Country flood updates: Governor confirms 2 dead as rivers rapidly rise, break records
A man, identified by family members as 65-year-old Mark Steward, died near Comfort when he was swept away in an RV, while another woman was killed when the car she was driving was swept away near Uvalde, according to Texas Governor Greg Abbott. He added that more than 230 rescues have happened since the emergency began.
The National Weather Service announced that a gauge along the Guadalupe River had risen 32 feet in just four hours and was expected to reach a crest similar to the catastrophic July 4, 2025, river flood.
Abbott said in a press conference on Thursday that the Nueces River near Uvalde set a new record and was releasing water at twice the rate of Niagara Falls at one point.
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Family identifies Texas Hill Country flooding victim as 65-year-old Mark Steward
Relatives have identified one of the two people killed in the devastating flooding in Texas Hill Country.
Family members said 65-year-old Mark Steward died after his home in Kerrville was washed away.
Gov. Greg Abbott said a woman also died when she was swept away by floodwaters.
First responders are in place across that region, as Abbott said more than 230 people have been rescued so far.
12 specialized trained members sent to assist with Texas Hill Country flooding, HFD says
The Houston Fire Department said they sent 12 specialized trained members to assist with the Texas Hill Country flooding on Thursday.
This little guy was rescue-ready when Texas Game Wardens helped him safely on his way
PHOTOS: Hill Country overbanked rivers sweep away cars, trees in their paths amid historic floods
