Death toll from catastrophic flooding in Texas over the July Fourth weekend surpasses 100
CENTRAL TEXAS, JUL 8 – At least 104 people died in Central Texas floods, including 28 children at Camp Mystic, with over 40 still missing and more than 1,000 volunteers aiding search efforts.
- As of Monday evening, 104 people are confirmed dead in Texas, mostly in Kerr County including 27 at Camp Mystic, with over 100 fatalities statewide.
- Late July 4, storms caused around 10 inches of rain, rapidly raising the Guadalupe River by 26 feet in 45 minutes, triggering catastrophic flash floods in Texas.
- Over 850 rescues conducted by 400+ responders from 20 agencies, as search efforts continue for 24 missing people in Texas flooding.
- President Trump approved a federal disaster declaration for Kerr County, enabling aid for housing and repairs, following the rising death toll and Abbott’s state disaster expansion.
- Despite timely warnings from the National Weather Service, staffing concerns and funding cuts have led Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to call for an investigation into whether alerts reached all affected areas.
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Fifth Day Of Searching In Texas, More Than 100 Dead - Videos from The Weather Channel
The devastating flood in Central Texas is now the deadliest rain-driven flash flood in the U.S. since 1976, surpassing the lives claimed by Hurricane Helene. Watch this video for the latest and see how volunteers on horseback and firefighters from Mexico are helping in the search and recovery efforts. - Videos from The Weather Channel
Texas Floods Death Toll Passes 100 as Vigils Honor Victims
Vigils were held in Texas to honor the more than 100 people who died in the catastrophic floods, including dozens of campers and counselors from Camp Mystic. Amid the devastation, stories of heroism are beginning to emerge. NBC’s Morgan Chesky reports for TODAY.
Former Calico Rock resident reflects on devasting Kerrville floods
Catastrophic flooding struck the Hill Country region of Texas early Sunday morning, leaving at least 11 people unaccounted for. Kerr County officials said that as of Sunday afternoon, response teams had recovered at least 68 bodies, including 28 children. The flooding impacted multiple communities, including Kerrville and Hunt. KTLO, Classic Hits and the Boot met with Janice Rodriguez, a resident of Kerrville, who grew up in Calico Rock. Rodrigu…
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