US EditionA Look at some of the Deadliest Floods in the US in the Last 25 Years
- A devastating flash flood struck the Texas Hill Country early Friday, resulting in the deaths of at least 24 individuals and leaving numerous others unaccounted for near Kerr County.
- The flood followed more than 10 inches of rain that caused the Guadalupe River to rise 26 feet in 45 minutes, washing away homes and vehicles.
- More than 230 individuals were saved by the end of Friday in Kerr County and nearby areas, with helicopters airlifting over 160 of them, amid severe flooding affecting residents and summer camps.
- Judge Rob Kelly stated Kerr County lacks a warning system and no one anticipated such flooding, while 58% of Texas flood deaths have involved vehicles.
- Texas experiences the highest number of flood-related fatalities in the country, prompting Governor Greg Abbott to declare a disaster for 15 counties and commit support as flood alerts persist and additional rainfall is expected.
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A look at some of the deadliest floods in the US in the last 25 years
Flooding has caused an average of more than 125 deaths per year in the United States over the past few decades, according to the National Weather Service, and flash floods are the nation’s top storm-related killer. Here's a look at some of the most deadly flooding nationwide in the past 25 years. Texas, July 2025Authorities are still assessing the deadly effects of heavy rains that caused devastating flash floods in Texas Hill Country, leaving a…
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