A rare and potentially dangerous flash flood event is unfolding across parts of Texas, with meteorologists warning that some areas could see more than a foot of additional rainfall through Wednesday night as multiple flash flood warnings remain in place across the state.
Flooding is one of the deadliest weather hazards in the United States. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), floods and flash floods kill more than 100 people each year, with death tolls often exceeding those of tornadoes. The agency says most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles, as fast-moving water can sweep away a car with little warning.
The NWS has issued and extended numerous flash flood warnings on Tuesday from the Texas Hill Country and areas west of San Antonio to Central Texas, including portions of Uvalde, Medina, Bandera, Bell, Coryell and Milam Counties. Several warnings described the threat as “life-threatening,” with rainfall totals already reaching from 5 to 10 inches in some communities…