{"id":376377,"date":"2026-07-17T03:05:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T03:05:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/376377\/"},"modified":"2026-07-17T03:05:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T03:05:14","slug":"catastrophic-flooding-sweeps-across-texas-in-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/376377\/","title":{"rendered":"Catastrophic flooding sweeps across Texas, in photos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>UVALDE, Texas (AP) \u2014 <a class=\"Link AnClick-LinkEnhancement\" data-gtm-enhancement-style=\"LinkEnhancementA\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/texas-flooding-evacuations-uvalde-camp-mystic-616ad82c32b5728d8a0f894c5e602b24\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Catastrophic flooding<\/a> has swept across parts of Texas following days of heavy rain, submerging homes and roads, prompting hundreds of rescues and leaving emergency responders working around the clock as floodwaters continue to threaten communities.<\/p>\n<p>___<\/p>\n<p>This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-390000\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"This aerial photo provided by David Fry shows flooding in Uvalde, Texas, on Thursday, July 16, 2026. (David Fry\/Medina Real Estate Photography via AP)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1784257509_398_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>This aerial photo provided by David Fry shows flooding in Uvalde, Texas, on Thursday, July 16, 2026. (David Fry\/Medina Real Estate Photography via AP)<\/p>\n<p>This aerial photo provided by David Fry shows flooding in Uvalde, Texas, on Thursday, July 16, 2026. (David Fry\/Medina Real Estate Photography via AP)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-390001\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"People gather to watch as the Perdenales River floods Ranch Road 1623 in Stonewall, Texas, Thursday, July 16, 2026. (Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman via AP)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1784257509_971_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>People gather to watch as the Perdenales River floods Ranch Road 1623 in Stonewall, Texas, Thursday, July 16, 2026. (Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman via AP)<\/p>\n<p>People gather to watch as the Perdenales River floods Ranch Road 1623 in Stonewall, Texas, Thursday, July 16, 2026. (Mikala Compton\/Austin American-Statesman via AP)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-390002\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Hugh Ghormley watches as water moves along the Pedernales River at the Blanco County Fair and Rodeo on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Johnson City, Texas. (AP Photo\/Joel Angel Juarez)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1784257510_705_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Hugh Ghormley watches as water moves along the Pedernales River at the Blanco County Fair and Rodeo on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Johnson City, Texas. (AP Photo\/Joel Angel Juarez)<\/p>\n<p>Hugh Ghormley watches as water moves along the Pedernales River at the Blanco County Fair and Rodeo on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Johnson City, Texas. (AP Photo\/Joel Angel Juarez)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-390003\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"A helicopter flies over the Guadalupe River as floods pass through the area on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Kerrville, Texas. (AP Photo\/Joel Angel Juarez)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1784257510_937_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A helicopter flies over the Guadalupe River as floods pass through the area on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Kerrville, Texas. (AP Photo\/Joel Angel Juarez)<\/p>\n<p>A helicopter flies over the Guadalupe River as floods pass through the area on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Kerrville, Texas. (AP Photo\/Joel Angel Juarez)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-390004\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"A U.S. Geological Survey hydrologic technician surveys water levels along the Pedernales River using an acoustic doppler profiler on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Fredericksburg, Texas. (AP Photo\/Joel Angel Juarez)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1784257510_315_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A U.S. Geological Survey hydrologic technician surveys water levels along the Pedernales River using an acoustic doppler profiler on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Fredericksburg, Texas. (AP Photo\/Joel Angel Juarez)<\/p>\n<p>A U.S. Geological Survey hydrologic technician surveys water levels along the Pedernales River using an acoustic doppler profiler on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Fredericksburg, Texas. (AP Photo\/Joel Angel Juarez)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-390005\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"A property's gate featuring cattle is partially submerged with flood waters along State Highway 27 in Comfort, Texas, Thursday, July 16, 2026. (AP Photo\/Joel Angel Juarez)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1784257511_365_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A property\u2019s gate featuring cattle is partially submerged with flood waters along State Highway 27 in Comfort, Texas, Thursday, July 16, 2026. (AP Photo\/Joel Angel Juarez)<\/p>\n<p>A property\u2019s gate featuring cattle is partially submerged with flood waters along State Highway 27 in Comfort, Texas, Thursday, July 16, 2026. (AP Photo\/Joel Angel Juarez)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-390006\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Flooding blocks off G Street along the Guadalupe River on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Kerrville, Texas. (AP Photo\/Joel Angel Juarez)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1784232019_144_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Flooding blocks off G Street along the Guadalupe River on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Kerrville, Texas. (AP Photo\/Joel Angel Juarez)<\/p>\n<p>Flooding blocks off G Street along the Guadalupe River on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Kerrville, Texas. (AP Photo\/Joel Angel Juarez)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-390007\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Water along the Pedernales River floods the Gillespie County Safety Rest Area on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Stonewall, Texas. (AP Photo\/Joel Angel Juarez)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1784257513_663_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Water along the Pedernales River floods the Gillespie County Safety Rest Area on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Stonewall, Texas. (AP Photo\/Joel Angel Juarez)<\/p>\n<p>Water along the Pedernales River floods the Gillespie County Safety Rest Area on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Stonewall, Texas. (AP Photo\/Joel Angel Juarez)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-390008\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"The Pedernales River floods along State Highway 16 on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Fredericksburg, Texas. (AP Photo\/Joel Angel Juarez)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1784257513_200_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Pedernales River floods along State Highway 16 on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Fredericksburg, Texas. (AP Photo\/Joel Angel Juarez)<\/p>\n<p>The Pedernales River floods along State Highway 16 on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Fredericksburg, Texas. (AP Photo\/Joel Angel Juarez)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-3a0000\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Los Corrales Dance Hall along State Highway 27 is flooded on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Comfort, Texas. (AP Photo\/Joel Angel Juarez)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1784257513_579_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Los Corrales Dance Hall along State Highway 27 is flooded on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Comfort, Texas. (AP Photo\/Joel Angel Juarez)<\/p>\n<p>Los Corrales Dance Hall along State Highway 27 is flooded on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Comfort, Texas. (AP Photo\/Joel Angel Juarez)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-3a0001\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Flood water flows through a restaurant's parking lot on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Boerne, Texas. (AP Photo\/Darren Abate)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1784257514_688_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Flood water flows through a restaurant\u2019s parking lot on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Boerne, Texas. (AP Photo\/Darren Abate)<\/p>\n<p>Flood water flows through a restaurant\u2019s parking lot on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Boerne, Texas. (AP Photo\/Darren Abate)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-3a0002\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"A flood-damaged car hangs from a fence on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Boerne, Texas. (AP Photo\/Darren Abate)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1784257514_939_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A flood-damaged car hangs from a fence on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Boerne, Texas. (AP Photo\/Darren Abate)<\/p>\n<p>A flood-damaged car hangs from a fence on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Boerne, Texas. (AP Photo\/Darren Abate)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-3a0003\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"The Pedernales River floods near Old Kerr Highway on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Fredericksburg, Texas. (AP Photo\/Joel Angel Juarez)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1784257514_530_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Pedernales River floods near Old Kerr Highway on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Fredericksburg, Texas. (AP Photo\/Joel Angel Juarez)<\/p>\n<p>The Pedernales River floods near Old Kerr Highway on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Fredericksburg, Texas. (AP Photo\/Joel Angel Juarez)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-3a0004\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"A woman stands on a sidewalk after being rescued from flood waters by members of the Boerne Fire Dept. on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Boerne, Texas. (AP Photo\/Darren Abate)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1784257514_111_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A woman stands on a sidewalk after being rescued from flood waters by members of the Boerne Fire Dept. on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Boerne, Texas. (AP Photo\/Darren Abate)<\/p>\n<p>A woman stands on a sidewalk after being rescued from flood waters by members of the Boerne Fire Dept. on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Boerne, Texas. 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