Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources ahead of heavy rainfall and flash flooding expected across West and South-Central Texas. The National Weather Service warned of storm systems associated with the remnants of Tropical Cyclone Vance and gulf moisture expected to bring widespread thunderstorms beginning October 29.
Where
Statewide
When
October 28, 2026
Sources
Official record and 1 more
Taxes and money
None stated in sources.
Coming up
Thursday, October 29, 2026. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding expected across West and South-Central Texas12
Who's involved
Governor Greg AbbottGovernor of Texas
Texas Division of Emergency Managementstate agency
National Weather Servicefederal weather forecasting agency
The facts
Governor Abbott directed TDEM to activate state emergency response resources.12Stated by 2 sources
Heavy rainfall and flash flooding expected Thursday across West and South-Central Texas.12Stated by 2 sources
Areas of greatest concern include Permian Basin, Big Bend, South Plains, Big Country, Hill Country, and Texas Border regions.12Stated by 2 sources
Storm systems associated with remnants of Tropical Cyclone Vance and gulf moisture expected.12Stated by 2 sources
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
Governor Abbott The State of Texas is prepared to respond to the threat of heavy rainfall and flash flooding.12
Governor Abbott Texans should monitor local forecasts, heed guidance from state and local officials, and avoid flooded roadways.12
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency denied Texas's request for individual assistance to help families rebuild after July 2026 Hill Country flooding. The state appealed the denial on October 27, and President Trump announced additional FEMA relief would be made available, though without specifying amounts or details.
$more than $100,000 for projected repair costs
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National Weather Service, issued weather warning; Weather Prediction Center, placed region under rainfall risk
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Ricardo Samaniego, El Paso County Judge; Iliana Holguin, El Paso County Commissioner for Precinct 3; Texas Department of Public Safety, Assisting local agencies
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National Weather Service, weather forecaster issuing warnings and predictions
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Austin-Travis County EMS, emergency responders; Travis County Sheriff's Office, law enforcement investigating crash
A 65-year-old Edinburg man died in a rollover crash on U.S. 281 about six miles north of Premont on October 23, 2026. A tire blew out on a southbound pickup truck towing a trailer, causing it to strike another vehicle and roll over.
Edinburg man, driver killed in crash, age 65; Passenger in pickup, flown by air ambulance to hospital; Toyota Tacoma driver, 42-year-old, unhurt and 3 more