US EditionWhy Were Flash Floods Across Central Texas so Catastrophic?
- On Friday, heavy rains caused sudden flooding in the area surrounding the Guadalupe River in Texas, resulting in at least 27 fatalities and numerous people unaccounted for, including more than 23 girls who were attending Camp Mystic summer camp.
- The floods followed more than 12 inches of rain falling in hours, with rapidly rising water levels worsened by atmospheric moisture increases linked to changing climate patterns.
- Rescue efforts involved 400 to 500 responders using 14 helicopters and 12 drones, with reunification centers at Ingram Elementary and Kerrville, supported by the Red Cross and U.S. Coast Guard evacuations.
- Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick stated, "Whatever we need, we will have," while President Trump called the flooding "terrible" and pledged federal aid amid ongoing searches.
- Before daybreak on Friday, the Guadalupe River surged dramatically, rising by 26 feet in less than an hour, which led to the destruction of homes and vehicles, complicating rescue operations and raising alarms about the intensity of such rainfall events.
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Why were flash floods across Central Texas so catastrophic?
AUSTIN (KXAN) - In the overnight hours of July 3 and 4, heavy and persistent showers fell across Central Texas. Rainfall totals in Mason County exceeded 16 inches, with Kerr County receiving more than 10 inches. Floodwaters caused the Guadalupe River to rise to 23.4 feet by 4:30 a.m. on July 4. Then, on July 5, storms stalled over western Travis County, prompting a Flash Flood Emergency overnight and continuing through the day. While forecast mo…
Texas residents describe dramatic escape from flash floods
Kerrville, Texas was hit especially hard by flash flooding after heavy rain swelled two forks of the Guadalupe River, according to officials. Residents told CNN affiliate KSAT how the flood caught them by surprise and destroyed their homes. More than two dozen people have been killed in the floods so far while officials continue widespread searches for more missing people.
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