Texas game wardens rescue nine people from flash flooding across Central Texas counties
State game wardens rescued or evacuated nine people Saturday morning after heavy rainfall triggered flash flooding across several Central Texas counties, officials said.
Water rescues
Texas Game Warden Search and Rescue Team members, alongside local game wardens, had responded to 11 calls for service as of noon Saturday. The emergency operations and staging efforts were concentrated in Bell, Falls, McLennan, and Milam counties.
Authorities said additional personnel have been positioned in high-risk areas and remain ready to deploy as weather and road conditions evolve.
State officials urged the public to assist first responders by avoiding unnecessary travel, adhering to local safety directives, and respecting road closures.
Austin weather: Dozens of low-water crossings closed in Central Texas
Torrential overnight downpours triggered flash flooding across parts of Central Texas, pushing a river past its flood stage and forcing the closure of dozens of roads and low-water crossings.
What they're saying:
"Turn around, don’t drown," the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department said in a statement, reminding drivers to never bypass barricades or attempt to walk or drive through moving water. Officials noted that floodwaters frequently conceal washed-out pavement, hidden debris, and other structural hazards, and are often deceptively deep and fast-moving.
Game wardens said they will continue to work in tandem with local and state emergency partners throughout the weather event.
The Source: Information in this article is from the Texas Game Warden.