Gov. Abbott surveys air view of devastating South Texas flooding

Three people have now died in the 2026 Texas floods, Gov. Greg Abbott said Friday. The latest victim was swept away Monday while attempting to drive through floodwaters.Abbott spoke in Cotulla after surveying flood damage from the air in the area southwest of San Antonio.Flood damage still being assessed in South TexasNo lives were lost in La Salle, Dimmit and McMullen counties, despite widespread flooding across the region.Abbott said the full extent of the damage is still unknown because floodwaters have yet to recede in some areas. In others, washed-out roads have prevented crews from reaching damaged communities."I had the opportunity to fly over this region and see the devastation that has taken place because of the rushing waters that continue to rip through communities," Abbott said.Flooding that began July 12 in Hill Country counties, including Kerr and Uvalde, continues to move downstream as rivers flow south."The area that had the most water that I saw was right here in the g