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One of three missing people identified in Kerr County flood rescue efforts, officials say
The body of a woman reported missing during the catastrophic flooding in the Texas Hill County earlier this month has been recovered, authorities ...
Why did the Guadalupe River flood so fast? What to know about Texas' 'Flash Flood Alley'
The Texas Hill Country has been notorious for flash floods caused by the Guadalupe River. Here's why the area is called ...
'Science just isn't there yet' to predict severity of storms that caused deadly Texas flooding, meteorologist says
The severity of the flash flooding that killed more than 130 people in Texas's Hill Country was difficult to predict, ...
Exclusive: Kerr County river authority chose tax cuts over flood alert system upgrades
The Upper Guadalupe River Authority had a $3 million reserve, but cut taxes rather than replacing an outdated flood alert ...
Kerrville won't drain lake as part of search for flood victims
Emptying Nimitz Lake, which is part of the Guadalupe River, would have been costly and difficult, city officials say.
History warned of the Central Texas flood: Why the danger on the Guadalupe River wasn't a surprise
In what experts call "Flash Flood Alley," the terrain reacts quickly to rainfall steep slopes, rocky ground, and narrow ...
Search for flood victims has spanned 100 miles of Guadalupe River
Crews have searched “from the headwaters of the Guadalupe River to Canyon Lake and back,” and continue the “intensive search ...
Could the San Antonio River ever have a flood as catastrophic as the Hill Country?
The Fourth of July floods devastated the Texas Hill Country, but could the San Antonio River in Bexar County ever rise to ...
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Live: Guadalupe River flooding death toll rises to 84
The death toll in the western Kerr County flood stands at 84, including 28 children. Follow along for new developments on the floods along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County and Central Texas.
The Guadalupe River long has been a haven of adventure and joy. After deadly flooding, it’s a source of grief with an uncertain future
With more than 170 still missing, communities must reconcile how to pick up the pieces around a waterway that remains both a ...
Texas flood recovery volunteers find dignity in helping victims
Janice Riley, Michelle Annette, and Lisa Aguillen reflect on volunteering with Kerrville flood victims, witnessing ...