Governor Declares 2 Texas Counties State Disasters Due to August Floods

September 28, 2016

Two South Texas counties have been declared state disaster areas following late-summer heavy rain and flooding.

Gov. Greg Abbott on Sept. 26 announced the disaster declarations for Atascosa and Wilson counties. The time frame involves severe weather and flash flooding the weekend of Aug. 20-21.

Some people living in the Floresville area reported getting up to 9 inches of rain.

The state disaster designation helps clear the way for government assistance.

Topics Texas Flood

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  • September 29, 2016 at 11:34 am
    confused says:
    i know they wouldn't be able to balance their budget if they seceded
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    Captain Planet says:
    "The state disaster designation helps clear the way for government assistance." Here comes another handout to Texas. I thought they were against federal assistance. Boy, if th... read more

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