Niland seniors forced from homes after county shuts off RV park power

On the evening of July 16, 2026, the Bandera County Sheriff's Office issued an urgent evacuation advisory for residents of Riverside RV Park in Texas. Flooding near Bandera's City Park prompted the warning, with water reported about 40 feet from the rear of the park. Officials urged immediate evacuation if safe and advised against driving through flooded roadways.

Grand Design RV recalled 448 of its 2026–2027 Lineage travel trailers on July 10, and Winnebago recalled 134 of its 2027 Navion and View motorhomes on July 14. Both recalls stem from a MaxxAir N-Series Maxxfan rooftop ventilation fan whose printed circuit board can overheat and cause a fire. Neither company manufactured the fan; it was sourced from a supplier. The recalls are filed by the vehicle manufacturers as required by federal law.

Heavy rain caused flash flooding at Buckhorn Lake Resort in Kerr County, Texas, sweeping away cars, SUVs, and large RVs. A manager confirmed no injuries. Witnesses described a wall of water that also uprooted trees, knocked down fences, and buckled roads within the park.

In Fargo, North Dakota, a heat advisory and thick wildfire smoke have created hazardous conditions. At Lindenwood Park, families continue camping despite the heat and haze, with heat index values near 100 and air quality reaching unhealthy levels. Campers report using fans and staying hydrated to cope.

Bruce Spencer, 59, died from injuries sustained Tuesday when a bus converted into an RV exploded. The State Fire Marshal's Office determined the fire started beneath a propane range, likely caused by an electric compressor motor on a refrigerator. The RV had two 25-pound propane cylinders at the time of the explosion.

Medford Water is evaluating the potential decommissioning of its bulk water station on North Columbus Avenue in Medford. If closed, residents and businesses would need to travel 15–20 minutes to White City for potable water, increasing costs and fuel consumption. A final decision is expected in several months.