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Flooding forces evacuations in parts of South Texas as slow-moving storms swamp the region
By Kevin Boulandier at WSVN 7 News
· July 15, 2026
· 6 min read
UVALDE, Texas (AP) — Widening evacuation warnings and high-water rescues in Texas mounted Wednesday under relentlessly heavy storms that turned roads into rivers, washed away vehicles and spun up a tornado across a busy interstate in San Antonio. Texas Game Wardens have rescued over 40 people so far
Key takeaway The National Weather Service said a tornado touched down in the northwestern part of San Antonio near Interstate 10.
Why this matters in The Miami
Miami residents watching the flooding in South Texas may feel a sense of unease, given the similar risks faced by their own community. Like Texas, Miami is vulnerable to heavy storms and flooding, with its low-lying coastal areas and history of hurricane damage. The prospect of roads turning into rivers and homes being inundated with water is all too familiar in Miami, where sea-level rise and flooding are ongoing concerns. As Miamians observe the evacuations and high-water rescues in Texas, they may wonder what their own city would do in a similar situation, and whether the Miami Police Department and Miami-Dade County government are adequately prepared to respond to a major flooding event. The fact that Texas is experiencing such severe flooding in areas that were devastated by floods just last summer is a reminder that Miami's own flood risks are not unique, and that the city must remain vigilant in its efforts to mitigate and prepare for these types of disasters.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? UVALDE, Texas (AP) — Widening evacuation warnings and high-water rescues in Texas mounted Wednesday under relentlessly heavy storms that turned roads into rivers, washed away vehicles and spun up a tornado across a busy interstate in San Antonio. Texas Game Wardens have rescued over 40 people so far
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