Texas floods: At least one dead as river rises rapidly in same area hit by 130 deaths last year

At least one fatality has been reported in central Texas due to severe flooding, occurring in the same area that experienced a devastating flash flood last summer, claiming over 130 lives. The National Weather Service in San Antonio has warned of "large and deadly" flooding from the Guadalupe River, following days of torrential rain. The same river was responsible for last year's tragedy. Early Thursday morning, emergency officials urged residents to evacuate. According to the Associated Press, dozens of people were rescued on Thursday morning as river waters continued to rise. "CATASTROPHIC flooding is occurring. Move to higher ground now! Guadalupe River is rapidly rising and will continue!" the National Weather Service posted on X. The Guadalupe River rose 32 feet (975 cm) in four hours, according to the Texas Tribune. The flooding has affected multiple counties in South Texas, including Uvalde, Kerr, and Kendall. Last summer's floods killed more than 130 people, including 25 children and two counselors at Camp Mystic, an all-girls camp near Kerrville located along the river.