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Rio Frio gets over 5 inches of rain Oct. 1

· Reported by Uvalde Leader-News

Bottom line

Heavy storms dumped up to 5 inches of rain on Rio Frio and surrounding areas on Oct. 1, causing flash flooding on dry waterways and Highway 55 north.

Why it matters in TX-23

Residents in Uvalde, Rio Frio, Concan, and Rocksprings experienced localized flooding and rising river levels, with the Edwards Aquifer level rising slightly to 853.1 feet as of Oct. 2.

More local news: Edwards County · Uvalde County

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