US EditionTexas leads nation in flood deaths due to geography, size and population
CENTRAL TEXAS, JUL 11 – Officials cite delayed alerts and vacant key National Weather Service roles as factors in the flood that killed 121 and left 160 missing, with recovery and accountability efforts underway.
- Texas leads the nation with 121 fatalities and at least 160 people still missing from recent floods in Central Texas.
- Chief Nim Kidd stated, "Our teams have been in contact with local officials in the threat areas to ensure holiday travelers and campers along bodies of water are informed of the hazards and are making appropriate plans for evacuation if needed."
- Measures will likely be taken to improve warning capabilities in Texas after previous public and legislative turn downs for support.
- Flash flooding is a known hazard for residents, and simple measures like signs and brochures could have been beneficial.
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