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The New York Times |
Severe flooding swept South Texas and cities across the border in Mexico on Thursday, as half a year’s rainfall drenched the region in less than two days.
Yahoo |
Cars were submerged by floodwaters in McAllen, Texas, on Thursday, March 27, as severe thunderstorms brought heavy rain to the Rio Grande Valley in South Texas, triggering flash flooding.
CNN |
It’s yet another example of overwhelming rainfall becoming more frequent in a warming world, as rising global temperatures push weather toward the extremes.

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Floods Sweep South Texas and Nearby Border Cities in Mexico
Severe storms dumped about half a year’s rainfall in two days, leading to flash floods across both sides of the border.
'My Poor Car!': South Texas Resident Surveys Floodwater Surrounding Home
Residents in San Benito, Texas, were left stranded after torrential rain inundated southern parts of the state on March 27 and 28.This footage from a Cameron County resident shows several inches of rain surrounding their property.
South Texas city almost entirely underwater amid rain storms
Nearly all of the city of Rio Hondo is underwater after the massive rain storms that hit the Rio Grande Valley on Thursday.
South Texas flooding: Cars submerged amid South Texas flooding
Cars were submerged by floodwaters in McAllen, Texas, on Thursday, March 27, as severe thunderstorms brought heavy rain to the Rio Grande Valley in South Texas, triggering flash flooding. (Credit: TxD
Extreme, record-breaking flooding sweeps through southern Texas
A large part of South Texas is reeling from life-threatening flooding that began overnight and continued into Friday morning. Thunderstorms began Wednesday, with another round of heavy rainfall on Thursday afternoon and evening.
Devastating South Texas floods submerge cars, impact hospital after pounding storms dump inches of rain
Devastating flooding hit the Rio Grande Valley on Thursday after repeated rounds of thunderstorms dumped as much as a foot of rain in less than 48 hours.
At least 4 deaths reported after over a half year’s worth of rain forces water rescues in parts of South Texas
Abandoned vehicles littered submerged roads across South Texas’ Rio Grande Valley Thursday and Friday after over half year’s worth of rain - approaching a full year’s worth in some places - caused at least four deaths and forced dozens of water rescues near the US-Mexico border.
At least four dead, hundreds rescued in south Texas after severe flooding
Drenching rains along the Texas-Mexico border trapped hundreds of people in flooded homes and in cars stranded in high waters.
Abandoned vehicles litter flooded streets after over a half year’s worth of rain forces water rescues in parts of South Texas
Abandoned vehicles littered submerged roads across South Texas’ Rio Grande Valley Thursday and Friday after over half year’s worth of rain – approaching a full year’s worth in some places – forced dozens of water rescues near the US-Mexico border.
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San Benito offers towing aid to residents during flood crisis
The City of San Benito is assisting residents who have been impacted by the severe weather and flooding by offering towing services to help those whose vehicles are stranded in high water. In a statement,
San Benito sues Texas Regional Bank over 'fraudulent' $3.4M lien
Locked in a year-long legal battle with the developer of San Benito's first resaca-side commercial development, officials are going to court against Texas Regional Bank, accusing the financial institution of placing a "fraudulent" $3.
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Health officials urge public to vaccinate against measles
With the recent rise of measles cases in areas across the U.S., Bay Area health officials are urging everyone to get the measles vaccination if they are not sure if they have been vaccinated, or if they did not have measles as a child.
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San Benito residents urged to document storm damage for aid
The City of San Benito is asking its residents to document any storm damages for emergency reporting purposes. In a statement, city officials stated the drainage system in the area of McCullough near Elvira Street is working however,
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UPS employee arrested in San Benito for stealing $200K worth of packages
The Cameron County District Attorney’s Office arrested a UPS employee accused of being involved in a theft scheme. San Benito resident Armando Garcia, 37, was arrested for a theft scheme at the UPS Brownsville Distribution Center.
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HSI executes search warrant at San Benito home
SAN BENITO — Federal authorities are at a home in San Benito where they are removing boxes and bags from the residence. The agency on scene is Homeland Security Investigations Office of the Inspector General,
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Sheriff: Suspect wounded after officer involved shooting near San Benito
A suspect was hospitalized after being shot by a Cameron County Sheriff’s deputy according to authorities. Sheriff’s officials say the deputy was
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