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131 killed, dozens missing in Texas Hill Country flooding

Hour by hour, how deadly flooding struck Texas Hill Country

In the early days of July, pieces of weather systems were converging to create a disaster over Texas Hill Country that would transform the Guadalupe River into a monster raging out of its banks in the pre-dawn hours of July 4, claiming the lives of more than 129 people. At least 160 are still missing.

KERA News · 48m

Texas missed opportunities to prepare for Hill Country flood, former FEMA chief of staff says

Michael Coen, chief of staff of FEMA under former presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden, called on the state to be more proactive in preparing for disasters.

MySA on MSN · 4d

A century of flooding has long plagued the Texas Hill Country

A major flood event also struck the Texas Hill Country in July of 1987 after a series of 17 thunderstorms moved slowly, in succession, over the headwaters of the Guadalupe River in Kerr County. Anywhere from 5 to 10 inches of rain fell on the flood-prone areas, now deemed “Flash Flood Alley,” according to a National Weather Service report.

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Houston Chronicle on MSN · 11h

'Seek higher ground': NWS warns Kerr County of more flooding as Guadalupe River searches continue

A flash flood warning was in place for the western part of Kerr County, and a flood warning was in effect along the Guadalupe River in Hunt Monday.

Austin American-Statesman · 1d

Kerr County orders evacuations, suspends searches under new flooding threat

Kerr County authorities issued a new Guadalupe River evacuation notice and suspended search operations as more heavy rains inundated the area early

Dallas Morning News · 9h

Rain disrupts search for victims in Kerr County, Texas floods

In Kerrville, authorities went door-to-door to some homes early Sunday to alert people that flooding was again possible.

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The Associated Press on MSN · 7m

The search for those missing in catastrophic Texas floods resumes in some areas after pause for rain

Officials kept a wary eye on river levels as some crews resumed the search for people still missing after catastrophic flooding pummeled Texas this month.

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ABC · 4h

Texas flooding live updates: Search continues for missing with 132 dead

The number of missing persons stands at 101 more than one week after the devastating flooding that struck Texas. Search efforts are ongoing. At least 132 people have died. The search for flooding victims is ongoing,

USA TODAY on MSN · 19h

New flooding hits battered Texas; water rescues, evacuations underway: Updates

Heavy rain and a new wave of flooding in central Texas on Sunday prompted swift water rescues and hampered the grim search for victims of the deluge that swept through the region more than a week ago,

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Texas flood death toll rises to 131 as new storms loom

The official tally of storm-related deaths across Texas rose to 131 on Monday as authorities warned of yet another round of ...

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Photos reveal devastation of Guadalupe River flooding in Hill Country

The Guadalupe River flooded on Friday, July 4, impacting cities across Kerr County including Kerrville, Hunt, Ingram, and ...

Houston Public Media7d

At least 87 people died in Guadalupe River flood, 22 more in Central Texas floods

Camp Mystic is grieving the loss of 27 campers and counselors following the catastrophic flooding in the Texas Hill Country.

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Rescue volunteers face fatigue and frustration in ongoing search for flood victims in Texas' Hill Country

Fatigue and frustration are growing among rescue workers who are ending another long day of searching for those who perished ...

The Texas Tribune on MSN3d

God and the Guadalupe long reigned over Texas Hill Country. Now grief permeates.

Religion and the river are constant Kerr County touchstones. As residents lean on their faith, they grapple with their ...

Remembering the 1987 Guadalupe River flash flood that killed 10 after raging through a Hill Country summer camp

Teens at the Pot O’ Gold Christian Camp near Comfort, Texas, were swamped by a wall of water as they tried to escape.

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