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Catastrophic flooding sweeps across Texas, in photos

Jul 16, 2026, 7:44 PM | Updated: Jul 18, 2026, 9:52 am

Ella and Grace Sanford and their dog Benjamin ride on a Texas Game Wardens rescue boat after being ...

Ella and Grace Sanford and their dog Benjamin ride on a Texas Game Wardens rescue boat after being evacuated from their home after flooding in Uvalde, Texas, on Thursday, July 16, 2026. (Casy Sanford via AP)
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UVALDE, Texas (AP) — Catastrophic flooding 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.

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