Flash floods that hit central Texas devastated Hill Country during the Fourth of July holiday weekend, killing dozens of people.
Deadly flash floods in Texas’ Hill Country have killed dozens of people, including several girls from Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp along the Guadalupe River near San Antonio.Why It Matters
Catastrophic flooding struck central Texas on Friday as the Guadalupe River surged by more than 20 to 26 feet within 90 minutes, causing widespread devastation and forcing mass evacuations in Texas Hill Country.
The high-volume rainfall has killed at least 70 people, while others remain missing and displaced. More than 850 people have been rescued in the last 36 hours, with search crews using helicopters, boats, and drones to locate victims and rescue people stranded in trees and isolated camps.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has activated several flood warnings across Texas, many of which are expected to last until at least Monday morning. Flooding is the second deadliest weather hazard in the United States after extreme heat, with most fatalities occurring when vehicles are swept away by rising waters.What To Know
President Donald Trump on Sunday approved a «Major Disaster Declaration» for Kerr County, unlocking federal assistance for rescue and recovery operations. The declaration provides federal assistance programs for individuals and public infrastructure, including funds for both emergency and permanent work through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
