Greg Abbott: “Some of the lives lost in Central Texas were people who were…”

“That said, flash flooding can occur at lower levels of water than what happened in Kerrville. It's a particular threat for people who are driving on roadways. Some of the lives lost in Central Texas were people who were swept away in vehicles or in similar crossing type situations. Know that rising water on roads can occur very rapidly. You may think you can drive through it only to find out when you're in there that it's too late and that you're getting swept away.” (08:58–09:07)

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