# Texas Floods Hit Historic Levels | Houston News

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Podcast: [Houston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/houston-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458112)
Published: 2026-07-16T11:11:12+00:00
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Texas is bracing for catastrophic flooding as historic storms dump rainfall exceeding 30 inches—far surpassing last year’s July deluge. Governor Abbott has declared disaster in 59 counties, with more likely as conditions worsen. Over 1,300 emergency responders from 30 agencies, plus 750 troops, 10 helicopters, and 100 vehicles, are deployed. Seventy-five rescues have already taken place, including dramatic water extractions by game wardens, and a tornado even hit San Antonio. Officials warn against travel, as most flood deaths occur in vehicles. With ground already saturated, rivers will keep rising even after rain stops—danger won’t fade anytime soon. The state’s Emergency Operations Center is on 24/7 alert, coordinating rescues and tracking closures across the state. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d37361fe974c289b

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