At least four people have died, some by drowning, due to heavy rains along the border between the U.S. state of Texas and Mexico. The rains trapped hundreds of people in flooded homes and stranded vehicles, prompting rescue crews to respond to calls for help which continued Friday as the rain persisted.
Officials warned that the destruction caused by record-breaking storms in parts of the Lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas may be much greater than currently apparent.
In Mexico, hundreds sought temporary shelter, and social media videos showed military personnel wading through chest-deep waters.
Currently, southern Texas has been inundated with torrential rain over the past 24 hours, with rainfall exceeding 4 inches in many areas. McAllen, TX, was particularly hard hit, with earlier intense rainfall causing several cars to be stranded in floodwaters.
On the U.S. side, officials reported that at least three people died in Hidalgo County, where more than 21 inches (53 cm) of rain flooded the city of Harlingen this week. The region is known for its rich farmland, and the Texas agriculture commissioner reported significant losses in crops and livestock.
Officials in Hidalgo County stated they had no further information about the three deaths, other than that they were associated with law enforcement efforts.
The Mexican state of Tamaulipas reported that an 83-year-old man drowned in Reynosa, across the border from McAllen, Texas.
Massive flooding due to extreme rains in McAllen, Texas, USA (27.03.2025) was also reported, highlighting the severity of the conditions.