Abandoned vehicles littered submerged roads across South Texas’ Rio Grande Valley Thursday and Friday after over half year’s worth of rain - approaching a full year’s worth in some places - caused at least four deaths and forced dozens of water rescues near the US-Mexico border.

South Texas is trying to dry out after severe thunderstorms flooded streets and had authorities conducting more than 50 water rescues as many drivers were forced to abandon their vehicles on roadways and parking lots as some areas were inundated with

Waves of downpours and thunderstorms continue across South Texas, driving a flooding and severe weather risk through late Friday. Some places could see up to a foot of rainfall, while others may face a low-end tornado risk.