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Texas flood death toll continues to rise

5 Camp Mystic girls remain missing as Kerr County death toll hits 87

Texas authorities said Tuesday 87 people died in Kerr County as a result of catastrophic flooding along the Guadalupe River on the Fourth of July. Five girls and a counselor from Camp Mystic remain missing, the officials said.

Reuters · 1d

Death toll in Texas' Kerr County rises to 59, sheriff says

Larry Leitha, the Kerr County Sheriff in Texas Hill Country, the epicenter of the catastrophic flooding in Texas, said on Sunday (July 6) that the death toll in Kerr County had reached 59, including the 21 children.

BBC · 14h

Texas floods death toll climbs to more than 100

Search and rescue teams have been wading through mud-piled riverbanks for a fourth day as more flash floods threaten the region.

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The Boston Globe · 1d

What to know about the flash floods in Texas that killed nearly 90 people

Here’s what to know about the deadly flooding, the colossal weather system that drove it in, and around Kerr County, Texas, and ongoing efforts to identify victims.

USA TODAY on MSN · 21h

The Texas flooding is a reminder of the importance of insurance

Only about half of the homeowners potentially impacted by floods in Kerr County were in FEMA's flood zones, and even fewer likely had flood insurance.

CBS News on MSN · 2h

Maps show where devastating flash flooding hit Texas

Multiple parts of Central Texas, including Kerr County, were shocked by flash floods Friday when the Guadalupe River rose rapidly.

Texas flooding: 87 dead in Kerr County, officials say

Kerr County officials give an update about the deadly flooding. 87 people were killed, 5 Camp Mystic campers and one ...

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When nearby counties installed flood sirens, Kerr County did not

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick told CBS News Monday that the state could pay for storm sirens along the Guadalupe River.

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Kerr County tragedy already one of the deadliest floods in Texas history

The loss of life is unimaginable. While we are still grappling with what happened, it’s important to understand the historic ...

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VIDEO: Kerr Co. officials July 8 update on flooding aftermath, sightseers causing issues for first responders

Officials in Kerr County discuss search and recovery efforts; they discuss how sightseers are causing problems for first ...

Texas county deflects mounting questions over actions before deadly flood

Local officials in one of the hardest-hit counties have still revealed little about what, if any, actions they took to ...

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Texas flooding: Death toll in Kerr County rises to 84, as Camp Mystic confirms loss of 27 campers

Kerr County, Texas and national search and rescue operations will continue Monday around the Guadalupe River, where families ...

The Texas Tribune on MSN11m

Hills, rivers, and rocky terrain: Why the Hill Country keeps flooding

When storms roll in, water rushes downhill fast, gaining speed and force as it moves — often with deadly results.

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Kerrville and County officials give update on fatal Kerr County flooding

Kerr County, Texas, is currently in a local state of disaster due to extreme, life-threatening flooding. Officials continue to give updates, search and rescue, and more.

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Kerr County and Camp Mystic flood victims: Here’s what we know

8-year-old twins Hanna and Rebecca Lawrence died in flooding at Camp Mystic, according to their parents, John and Lacy Lawrence. They had just finished second grade at University Park Elementary.