Texas storm prompts evacuations in area hit by spring floods
BUDA, Texas (AP) — A fast-moving storm packing heavy rain and destructive winds overwhelmed rivers and prompted evacuations Friday in the same area southwest of Austin that saw devastating spring floods.
The Blanco River in Wimberley swelled to about 26 feet, well above its 13-foot flood stage. Residents were evacuated from the area and a community center was opened to shelter people.
Torrential rains over Memorial Day weekend inundated the Blanco and raging river waters tore at least one
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