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Search for Texas flood victims briefly paused as heavy rains bring new threat of high water
CENTRAL TEXAS, JUL 13 – Search and rescue operations paused as heavy rains threaten Central Texas again, with at least 129 dead and 166 missing from earlier catastrophic floods, officials said.
- Recovery efforts continue after the Guadalupe River flash flooding devastated camps and visitor areas on July 4 in Texas Hill Country.
- The flood surged about 25 feet in two hours, sweeping away families and triggering a massive multi-state response involving over 2,100 searchers.
- Search teams use AI-enabled sonar devices like AquaEye to scan debris fields and waterways for potential victims amid ongoing weather threats.
- Josh Jeter said donations approached $100,000 in trailers within days, while equipment valued over $50 million arrived from many states and businesses.
- Officials and families remain vigilant despite rain threats, finding comfort in widespread aid and community bonds formed amid the tragedy.
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Central Texas braces for more flash flooding, as search for victims is suspended
shutterstock_2651129173-178448Emergency crews have suspended the search for flooding victims in Central Texas, amid new flood warnings in the area that might again cause waterways to surge. Forecasters issued warnings of additional flash flooding, after torrential rains last
Days after devastating floods swept through Texas, killing at least 132 people, more are threatening the region. Search efforts have been suspended along the Guadalupe River, where more than 160 people are still missing. Torrential rains have caused rivers to overflow, forcing evacuations in some areas.
Texas halts flood catastrophe search efforts as new, life-threatening weather event approaches
Local officials informed the public on Sunday that rescue personnel, equipment and vehicles were being removed from the area because of an imminent threat posed by renewed storms.
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