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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 ...
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.
The Perils of the Texas-Flood Blame Game
In other words, we keep playing a game of chance with forces indifferent to us—until we are finally reminded of the cost of ...
Texas flood rescue teams continue to search for missing people as death toll climbs
Five days after deadly floods struck central Texas, search and rescue teams are continuing to probe debris for those still ...
Young camper with ties to Aggieland confirmed among the victims of Texas floods
The family of 8-year-old Blakely McCrory has confirmed the heartbreaking news that she was among those who lost their lives.
Texas governor says at least 160 people are still missing after deadly floods
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said Tuesday that many of those who are not accounted for were staying in state’s Hill Country but ...
Kerr County lacked ‘last mile’ warning to get NWS alerts to residents before Texas flash floods
Kerr County, Texas, lacked a “last mile” warning mechanism that could have saved residents before the deadly floods ...
Greg Abbott Rebukes Question About 'Blame' As 161 Missing After Texas Flood
Four days have passed since anyone was found alive in the aftermath of the floods in Kerr County, Texas, officials said ...