US EditionKerr County Tragedy Already One of the Deadliest Floods in Texas History
CENTRAL TEXAS, JUL 8 – Rescue efforts involve over 450 responders and volunteers after historic rains caused flash floods killing at least 108, including 28 children, in Central Texas communities.
- Devastating flash floods hit Texas Hill Country over the July Fourth weekend, killing over 100 people and leaving more than 160 missing, including children at Camp Mystic in Kerr County.
- The floods resulted from heavy rain dumped by Tropical Storm Barry and the region's natural flood susceptibility, with warnings issued only hours before the floods struck on July 4.
- Camp Mystic, housing about 750 children, lost at least 27 campers and counselors, while survivors like Abner and Isbell escaped after park owner Lorena Guillen alerted them to flee immediately.
- Governor Greg Abbott described the site as "horrendously ravaged," reported 111 fatalities with 172 still missing, and highlighted ongoing searches despite the last survivor being found four days earlier.
- The disaster prompted state and federal emergency declarations, deployment of multi-state IAFF search teams, and calls for improved flood warning systems to prevent future tragedies.
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'Angel on this earth': Family reunites with hero who saved them from Texas floods
A Texas family reunited with their hero after he woke them up during the flash floods, guiding them to safety before their house washed off its foundation. Matthew Crowder, Crissy Eliashar, and her children shared their joyful reunion and harrowing story with NBC News' Tom Llamas.
Death toll in Texas floods climbs to 108
Hundreds of rescuers on Tuesday continued their search for people swept away by catastrophic Texas floods that killed more than 100 people, officials said, amid threats of more heavy rain. As of Tuesday morning, authorities in the worst-hit Kerr County had recovered the bodies of 87 victims, Sheriff Larry Leitha told reporters. The deceased include at least 27 girls and counselors who were staying at a youth summer camp on the Guadalupe River ov…
Death toll in U.S. Texas flash floods climbs to 111, over 172 missing
The death toll from the floods in the U.S. state of Texas has increased to at least 111, with at least 172 people still unaccounted for, reported CNN, citing local officials.The most recent fatality was reported in Williamson County, which now has three confirmed deaths, as stated by a county spokesperson."We sent out the update as the missing person was recovered. Now at three deaths," Williamson County spokeswoman Connie Odom told CNN on Tuesd…
Tragedy in Texas: Flash Floods Devastate Hill Country | Science-Environment
Tragedy in Texas: Flash Floods Devastate Hill Country In the wake of devastating flash floods across Texas' Hill Country, more than 160 individuals are unaccounted for as over 100 fatalities have been confirmed, including 30 children. The floods struck during the July Fourth weekend, impacting youth camps along the Guadalupe River and primarily Kerr County.Governor Greg Abbott, during a news conference in Hunt, Texas, announced that efforts to l…
Kerr County tragedy already one of the deadliest floods in Texas history
STORY HIGHLIGHTSDEATH TOLL RISING: 100+ deaths statewide, more than 90 along the Guadalupe River FLASH FLOOD HISTORY: Texas has a history of flash flooding DEADLIEST FLOODS: Kerr County flood ranks in the top four, could rise higher STORYIt’s painful to discuss. The loss of life is unimaginable. While we are still grappling with what happened, it’s important to understand the historic nature of this flood. It likely already ranks as the fourth-d…
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