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Historic Flooding in South Texas Leaves Four Dead and Hundreds Rescued

Record-breaking rainfall exceeding 20 inches has caused widespread devastation in the Rio Grande Valley, with emergency crews continuing rescue efforts and officials beginning recovery operations.

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A man closes the trunk of his vehicle after it was caught in a flood in near the McAllen Convention Center during a downpour on Thursday, March 27, 2025, in McAllen., Texas.  (Joel Martinez /The Monitor via AP)
Vehicles are partially submerged in flood waters at a road in McAllen, Texas, on March 27, 2025 in this screengrab obtained from a social media video.
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Overview

  • At least four fatalities have been confirmed, including three in Hidalgo County and one in Reynosa, Mexico, as floodwaters remain dangerously high.
  • Over 200 water rescues were conducted in Harlingen, with another 200 people still awaiting assistance; Alamo reported over 100 rescues of stranded residents.
  • Valley International Airport in Harlingen remains closed, and thousands are still without power across Cameron, Hidalgo, and Willacy counties.
  • The flooding has caused severe damage to homes, vehicles, infrastructure, and agriculture, with Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller citing significant losses to crops and livestock.
  • Local disaster declarations have been issued, and officials are coordinating shelter provisions and damage assessments to secure federal aid for recovery efforts.