Flash floods hit Texas Hill Country: Multiple dead, dozens rescued in overnight deluge; emergency ops underway

Devastating flash floods in Texas Hill Country, triggered by torrential rains, have claimed multiple lives. Kerr County was particularly hard-hit, with the Guadalupe River overflowing. Judge Rob Kelly confirmed fatalities and numerous water rescues, but identification efforts are ongoing. Governor Greg Abbott has deployed state resources to aid affected areas, urging residents to heed warnings and avoid flooded roads.