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Texas County Deflects Mounting Questions over Actions Before Deadly Flood

  • Central Texas’s Kerr County experienced deadly flash flooding in early July 2025 that killed over 100 people near the Guadalupe River.
  • The flood followed historic warnings about Kerr County’s flood risk, but past efforts to fund a flood warning system failed due to budget limits and public opposition.
  • Officials issued numerous National Weather Service flood warnings on July 4, but Kerr County lacked sirens, forcing residents to rely on cell alerts and neighbors, while some local authorities hesitated to order evacuations.
  • Former Commissioner Tom Moser said, "We were not successful bottom line," and that an early warning system would have helped many but was not fully effective, while Gov. Dan Patrick said sirens were needed and that the state will pay for them.
  • The tragedy renewed focus on flood prevention, with lawmakers convening a special session on July 23 to address the issue and officials considering installation of a warning system for future safety.
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Texas county deflects mounting questions over actions before deadly flood

In the days after the devastating flood that killed dozens in Central Texas, local officials have deflected direct questions about preparations and warnings in advance of the storm that struck July Fourth.

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El Periódico broke the news in Barcelona, Spain on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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