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Texas, the flooding

Kerr County lacked ‘last mile’ warning to get NWS alerts to residents before Texas flash floods

Many warnings from the National Weather Service went out to Kerr County, Texas, but the area wasn't equipped with sirens to wake residents up.

ABC News · 10m

Hard-hit Texas county had no flood warning sirens despite years of discussions

State and local officials in Texas have come under scrutiny over the lack of sirens in place to warn people of impending flash flooding.

The Associated Press on MSN · 19m

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

Texas officials hold news conference

ABC News on MSN · 12h

Texas officials say they were caught off guard by deadly storms: 'We didn’t know'

At least 80 people are believed dead in six counties across Texas after the deadly floods that struck the state on the 4th of July, according to the latest information from state officials.The majority of the deaths -- 68 in all,

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USA TODAY on MSN · 10h

Texas officials provide updates on deadly flooding: Watch live

Watch live as officials in Texas provide updates on the deadly floods that have killed at least 81 people since Friday.

The Washington Post · 10h

Texas officials hold news conference after deadly floods

Texas officials hold a news conference on July 7 following devastating floods. Related.

Texas, Floods and Campers

NBC News · 56m

Live updates: Texas flooding kills at least 104, including Camp Mystic counselors and campers

Forecasters warn slow-moving thunderstorms could cause more flash flooding over Texas today. DOZENS KILLED: At least 95 people are dead across six counties. In Kerr County, officials reported 75 deaths — 48 adults and 27 children.

The Boston Globe · 12h

Camp Mystic ‘grieving the loss’ of 27 campers and counselors following catastrophic Texas floods

Residents of Kerr County began clearing mud and salvaging what they could from their demolished properties as they recounted harrowing escapes from rapidly rising floodwaters.

U.S. News & World Report · 21h

Girls Camp Grieves Loss of 27 Campers and Counselors in Texas Floods That Killed More Than 80 People

Crews trudged through debris and waded into swollen riverbanks in the search for victims of catastrophic flooding over the July Fourth weekend that killed more 80 people in Texas, including more than

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Democrats call for probes of deadly Kerr County flooding to discover ‘what went wrong’

U.S. Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Farmers Branch, said Monday she will demand a full investigation by the House Homeland Security ...

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Experts say soil, not just rainfall, played key role in devastating Kerr County floods

Roads disappeared under rushing water. Homes and businesses were submerged as the Fourth of July weekend turned into a rescue ...

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Sen. Ted Cruz calls National Weather Service criticism 'partisan finger pointing'

The National Weather Service issued several forecasts Tuesday through Thursday morning, warning of the risk of flash flooding ...

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Reports of 2 girls rescued from a tree fueled false hope after Texas storms. Here's how it spread.

As torrential rains slammed central Texas and the death toll from the resulting floods grew into the dozens over the weekend, rumors started to spread online about a sliver of good news.

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How a perfect storm of conditions fueled the deadly Texas flooding: ‘Many things came together in a terrible way’

A perfect storm of a slow-moving pocket of moist air, parched terrain and a hilly area prone to flash flooding unleashed ...

National Weather Service shares timeline of alerts ahead of catastrophic Texas flooding

NWS says Flash Flood Warnings were issued on July 3 and early July 4 in Central Texas, giving more than three hours of ...

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'Guadalupe River Rose 26 Feet in Just 45 Minutes': Why the Deadly Storm Quickly Intensified in Texas

In central Texas, rescuers are urgently searching for survivors after devastating flash floods caused by intense ...

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