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Texas, flash flood and Kerr County

Photos show the trail of destruction in the aftermath of flooding in Kerr County, Texas

Days after flash floods killed over 100 people during the July Fourth weekend, search-and-rescue teams are using heavy equipment to untangle and peel away layers of trees, unearth large rocks in riverbanks and move massive piles of debris that stretch for miles in the search for the missing people.

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Kerr County, Texas, flood maps reveal Camp Mystic and two others in high-risk zones

The number of people reported missing in Kerr County, Texas, as a result of last week’s flash floods continues to soar. Authorities say search teams combing through the debris and destruction there are looking for more than 160 people who disappeared in the raging waters.

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Timeline: When the warnings began for Kerr County before catastrophic flooding

As families and search crews sift through debris, mangled trees and toppled vehicles in Kerr County after the catastrophic Fourth of July flooding, authorities are facing growing questions about whether enough warnings were issued.

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Time on MSN · 5h

What the Floods in Texas Tell Us About Climate Change

As a climate scientist who calls Texas home, I can tell you that the Hill Country of Texas is no stranger to flooding. Meteorologists often refer to it as “Flash Flood Alley” because of its steep terrain,

The Associated Press on MSN · 34m

Mourning begins in Texas where more than 170 are still missing from flash floods

Shock has turned into grief across Texas where at least 120 people have died from flash floods and more were missing as the search for victims moved methodically Thursday along endless miles of rivers and rubble.

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How You Can Help Small Businesses Affected by the Central Texas Floods

Early on the morning of July 4, the Guadalupe River in central Texas overflowed its banks, causing catastrophic flooding. As of July 9, at least 111 people had died, and homes and businesses along the river were washed away in the affected parts of Texas Hill Country,

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Almost 20 Camp Mystic cabins were in known flood zone — despite recent $5M overhaul of century-old site

At least 19 of the cabins at Camp Mystic were located in designated flood zones, including some in an area deemed “extremely ...

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As Kerr County leaders avoid alert questions, new audio surfaces in CodeRED timeline

Dispatch audio has surfaced from the critical hours before a deadly flood hit its height in Kerr County, helping piece ...

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A decade of missed opportunities: Texas couldn’t find $1M for flood warning system near camps

KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Over the last decade, an array of Texas state and local agencies missed opportunities to fund a flood ...

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Kerr County plan labeled flash flooding 'highly likely' with 'major' impact on public safety

A "Basic Plan" for emergency response for three Texas counties labeled flash flooding as having a "major" impact on public safety, according to a page on a city website.

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Family mourns loss of beloved 91-year-old matriarch in July 4 Kerr County floods

The family of Sally Sample Graves is mourning the loss of their beloved 91-year-old matriarch, who died in the devastating ...

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Kerr County struggled to fund flood warnings. Under Trump, it's getting even harder

Kerr County applied for federal grants to build a warning system to protect residents from flash floods. Under the Trump ...

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Texas Hill Country is no stranger to flash floods. Why were so many caught off guard?

When the precipitation intensified in the early morning hours Friday, many people failed to receive or respond to flood ...

The Texas Tribune on MSN1d

Weather warnings gave officials a 3 hour, 21 minute window to save lives in Kerr County. What happened then remains unclear.

Federal forecasters issued their first flood warning at 1:14 a.m. on July 4. Local officials haven’t shed light on when they saw the warnings or whether they saw them in time to take action.

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