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Gov. Abbott to address flooding, heavy rain in Central and Southern Texas
By JESSE BEDAYN | The Associated Press at NBC DFW
· July 15, 2026
· 5 min read
What to KnowTexas Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to speak at 4 p.m. about the flooding in Central Texas. Live video of the governor's address will appear at the top of this article.The highest rainfall totals so far — up to 16 inches — have been in Uvalde County, where officials tallied 25 rescues as
Key takeaway The National Weather Service says 10 to 20 inches of rain is possible in some places before the storms move out.
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Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: NBC DFW ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? What to KnowTexas Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to speak at 4 p.m. about the flooding in Central Texas. Live video of the governor's address will appear at the top of this article.The highest rainfall totals so far — up to 16 inches — have been in Uvalde County, where officials tallied 25 rescues as
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