US EditionWhat to Know as Texas' Search for Flood Victims Stretches Into a 3rd Week
KERR COUNTY, TEXAS HILL COUNTRY, JUL 18 – Search and rescue continue in Texas Hill Country after July 4 floods killed 135 people and left about 100 missing, with lawmakers prioritizing improved flood warning systems.
- During the July 4 weekend, Texas Hill Country experienced severe flooding, prompting search operations down the Guadalupe River.
- Climate-Driven downpours have overwhelmed terrain, and the floods caused an estimated $18-22 billion in damage.
- The deadly July 4 floods killed 135 people, and about 100 remain missing, state officials said.
- The search for flood victims entered its third week as lawmakers prepare to review response and to improve warning systems, Governor Greg Abbott said.
- The House and Senate have formed special committees and plan a July 31 visit to Kerrville, and flooding frequency is expected to rise as climate change intensifies storms.
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What to know as Texas’ search for flood victims stretches into a 3rd week
The search for victims of deadly flooding in Texas Hill Country is headed into its third week as officials try to pin down exactly how many people remain missing and lawmakers prepare to discuss authorities’ initial response and providing better warning systems.
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