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110 dead in Texas, 161 missing in Kerr County

Texas flooding live updates: 95 dead in Kerr County, at least 110 dead in the state

At least 110 people are dead after heavy rain led to devastating flooding in Texas. Kerr County was hit the hardest, with at least 95 deaths, including 36 children. President Donald Trump signed a disaster declaration for the county and the Federal Emergency Management Agency is on the ground there.

The Washington Post · 15h

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 Fo

CBS News on MSN · 1d

Deadly Texas floods raise questions about emergency alerts

The first weather emergency alert sent by the National Weather Service with urgent language instructing people to "seek higher ground now" was sent at 4:03 a.m. local time.

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USA TODAY on MSN · 1h

A flood killed his entire family in 2015. Now, he's joined search efforts in Texas.

McComb is one of hundreds of volunteers who have descended onto Kerr County in the wake of the deadly Independence Day floods here to help search for victims. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

After Texas Floods That Killed Campers, Here's What to Consider When Sending Your Kids to Camp

Death and destruction at a venerable Texas summer camp might have parents wondering about the risks of sending their kids away to any camp, even if it's in a much different setting and less vulnerable to a natural disaster.

Associated Press · 2h

Searchers in Texas comb Camp Mystic as flood waters recede

The search is continuing on the grounds of Camp Mystic as more than 160 people are believed to be missing in Texas days after a destructive wall of water killed over 100 people.

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20-month-old Austin boy among victims of Kerr County flooding, family confirms

A 20-month-old Austin boy died in the Kerr County flash flood after his family’s home was engulfed by water, a family member ...

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Searchers in helicopters and on horseback comb Texas flood debris for missing people

Over 100 bodies have been recovered, but the large number of missing suggested that the full extent of the catastrophe was ...

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Kerr County officials to give update on continued recovery efforts after Hill Country flooding

Officials in Kerr County are expected to hold a press conference Wednesday morning on recovery efforts as the stark numbers ...

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Texas flood rescue efforts intensify as number of missing hits triple-digits

KERRVILLE, Texas (TNND) — It has been five days since catastrophic flooding hit Texas on what was supposed to be a joyous ...

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Kerr County authorities discussed warning systems at least 20 times since 1987

Since 2016, the topic of a "flood warning system" for Kerr County has come up at 20 different county commissioners' meetings, ...

Searchers dig with their hands to try to find Texas flood victims

More than 100 bodies have been recovered, but another 160+ people are still missing after the flash floods days ago.

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Texas county where campers died was denied money to boost warning systems

Twice, the Texas Division of Emergency Management turned down Kerr County's requests for money to improve flood warnings.

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Flood victims in Kerr County to receive assistance from Laredo, San Antonio food banks through Feeding America

With more than 4,000 pounds of supplies headed to Kerr County, South Texas Food Bank ramps up relief efforts for families hit ...

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When nearby counties installed flood sirens, Kerr County did not. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick now says state could do it.

Nearly a decade ago, neighboring counties, Guadalupe and Comal, installed flood sirens. Nearby New Braunfels regularly tests ...

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Some former Texas county officials thought informal phone calls, not sirens, would be sufficient in a flood

Texas county commissioners previously suggested "river calling," an informal phone chain used by summer camps, would be ...

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