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Texas flash‑flood alerts rise as Hurricane Rachel brings heavy rain to Mexico and US

Emergency officials in Texas are raising flood readiness as heavy rain from the remnants of Hurricane Rachel spreads across the region. A flash‑flood warning covers Dallas through Friday, while the storm also drives heavy rains in western Mexico and parts of the United States.

Wichita Falls Emergency Operations Center is preparing to increase its readiness level.1 A flash flood warning is in effect for Dallas through Friday with 2 to 6 inches of rain expected.2 Remnants of Hurricane Rachel, a Category 2 cyclone off Mexico’s Pacific coast, are bringing heavy rain to Baja California Sur, Sinaloa, Jalisco and affecting parts of the US.34 Governor Greg Abbott has deployed 1,900 responders and over 1,500 pieces of equipment for Texas flooding.2 Heavy rains have caused the Rio Grande to overflow in New Mexico and flooding warnings remain in the state.4 Dallas Love Field Airport is the second most flood‑prone area in Dallas, posing a risk to airline operations.2 Road hazards on Midwestern Parkway and Kemp Street in Wichita Falls could affect ground access to nearby airports.1

Hurricane Rachel is projected to move along the Mexican coastline before veering west, indicating continued rain threats.3 Forecasts suggest additional storms may reach Texas and Oklahoma after the current system.4

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