德克萨斯州州长格雷格·阿博特周五确认，本月的灾难性洪灾已造成第三人死亡 [1]。
本次洪灾造成了广泛的破坏和人员伤亡。救援部门已启动500多次救援行动，众多房屋和商业设施遭到毁损，部分地区仍无法通行 [1]。该场景外洪灾已触发59个县的灾难宣言，其中33个县申请了联邦灾难救助 [1]。
努埃塞斯河水位已达到主要洪水阶段的29英尺（8.8米）并见顶，预计将继续下降 [1]。州长阿博特就此警告："任何在努埃塞斯河下游地区生活、工作、通勤或行走的人都需要意识到可能存在的危险" [1]。最近一次死亡发生在周一，当时一人试图驾车通过洪水被冲走 [1]。本次灾难性洪灾由热带风暴伯莎于周四登陆引发 [1]。
Texas Governor Greg Abbott confirmed on Friday that a third death has resulted from this month's devastating floods. [1] The disaster has sparked more than 500 rescue operations across the state, destroying homes and commercial structures while rendering some areas impassable. [1]
The Nueces River reached major flood stage at 29 feet and has begun to recede, though officials warn of continued danger downstream. [1] Abbott cautioned that "anyone living, working, commuting or just walking around areas downstream of the Nueces needs to be aware of possible dangers." [1] The most recent fatality occurred on Monday when a driver attempting to cross floodwaters was swept away. [1]
The scope of the emergency is reflected in the governor's disaster declaration covering 59 counties, with 33 counties having submitted federal disaster assistance requests. [1] The flooding was triggered by Tropical Storm Bertha, which made landfall on Thursday. [1]