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Human remains found in Utah have been identified as a Texas man who disappeared along with his wife during an apparent flash flood in 2024.
At least three people died in southern Texas and one across the border in Mexico after as much as 20 inches of rain fell in parts of the Rio Grande Valley, stranding motorists and causing widespread destruction.
The Grand County Sheriff’s Office confirmed April 3 that human remains found March 26 in San Juan County, along the Colorado River, belong to Ray Ankofski — a Texas man who went missing with his wife during a flash flood in the Mill Creek area last summer.
Severe storms dumped about half a year’s rainfall in two days, leading to flash floods across both sides of the border.
At least three people have died due to severe storms in South Texas this week as rescues were still ongoing Friday.
Severe flooding in South Texas has left at least four people dead and forced emergency crews to rescue hundreds of people from rising waters. State officials say the Rio Grande Valley endured more than half of a year's worth of rain within the span of 48 hours last week, leading to submerged roads and waterlogged vehicles.
Devastating, life-threatening floods have already started in some states as an atmospheric river causes heavy rainfall.
More than 20 inches of rain — about a half-year’s worth — fell in some areas near the border on Thursday and Friday.
Governor Abbott directs Texas emergency team to work with FEMA on damage assessments after South Texas floods.
Alamo emergency responders handled more than 100 water rescues, including people trapped in homes and stranded in vehicles.