The number of counties under Gov. Greg Abbott's disaster declaration for the deadly flooding in the Texas Hill Country has doubled since July 4, according to his past announcements.

The severity of the flash flooding that killed more than 130 people in Texas's Hill Country was difficult to predict, officials said Wednesday.

Flood watches across the state include Wichita and areas to the north and northeast. The biggest concern in central Kansas is north of Wichita, in Saline County and its neighbors, which saw multiple inches of rain on Monday, NWS meteorologist Scott Smith said.

The body of a woman who was missing in the devastating July 4 floods has been found, according to Gov. Greg Abbott. Abbott said Task Force 1 — one of the search teams deployed in response — recovered the body in the Kerrville area. He announced the discovery in a post on X at 10:10 p.m. Tuesday.

In the wake of climate disasters in Texas and California, city officials are updating their blueprint for extreme weather events for the first time since 2012.

Dangerously heavy rainfall and flooding is possible in the Kansas City area overnight. Some areas might see over 7 inches of rain.

Top state officials are testifying that communication needs to improve between the state and local officials, between first responders, and with the large number of volunteers on the ground.

A Falls County man says repeated flooding has devastated his family’s property he believes a nearby Oncor construction project is to blame. But despite reaching out for help, he’s gotten no response.