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Texas Hill Country, flash flood

Wisconsin Task Force 1 returns home after assisting response to deadly Texas flooding
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Task forces around the country are starting to return home after weeks of search and rescue efforts in the Texas Hill Country following deadly flooding. The devastating July 4th flooding killed 135 people, with over 160 people reported missing immediately following the disaster. That number has now dropped to three.
Why Texas Hill Country, where a devastating flood killed more than 135 people, is one of the deadliest places in the US for flash flooding
A hydrologist explains why the region is known as Flash Flood Alley and how its geography and geology can lead to heavy downpours and sudden, destructive floods.
Texas Hill Country tourism seeks comeback after devastating floods
Texas Hill Country businesses, like Whitewater Sports, are struggling this summer due to significantly reduced tourism following the devastating July 4th weekend floods, despite the Guadalupe River being open and safe.
Texas Hill Country floods: What we know so far
With hundreds confirmed dead, questions remain about the local response to flood warnings. Meanwhile, lawmakers will weigh measures to mitigate future disasters.
Texas lawmakers hold first public hearing on Hill Country flood response. Here's what to know.
Nim Kidd, chief of the Texas Division of Emergency Management and representatives from the Upper Guadalupe River Authority are expected to testify.
Texas lawmakers zero in on 17 minutes between warning and beginning of Hill Country flood
A joint committee of the state House and Senate is conducting the first legislative hearing on the deadly Hill Country floods Wednesday. Addressing the
Search for answers after Texas’ deadly floods brings lawmakers to devastated Hill Country
The hearing Thursday is the first time a panel of lawmakers is visiting the hard-hit Texas Hill Country since the floods, which killed at least 136 people.
Opinion
Texas failed to protect its own in advance of deadly Hill Country flood
The letter writer chides liberals for blaming President Donald Trump and Gov. Greg Abbott for the damage done by the July Fourth flooding. Instead, he blames the state of Texas for denying repeated requests for upgraded warning systems along Flash Flood Alley.
State legislators to question Kerr County officials about deadly July 4 flood response
State legislators are set to publicly question local officials for the first time since 137+ people died in deadly July 4 floods. Hearing scheduled to begin at 9:30
Texas begins scrutinizing local response to July 4 flooding
Lawmakers have already identified some local shortfalls. A hearing Thursday will be their first chance to question key decision-makers.
Texas singer recounts waking up to Texas Hill Country flooding: 'It was all I could do not to vomit'
We witnessed a young boy screaming as the waters rushed him downstream. It was the most helpless I've ever felt.'
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Specialized Israeli group joins Texas Hill Country flood recovery efforts
Since the devastating July 4 floods, Texas has received support from across the U.S. and Mexico. Recently, a group from ...
Disaster planners say Texas needs more than flood sirens to avoid tragedies
Disaster experts agree sirens could help prevent flooding deaths, but said more would be needed to avoid another tragedy.
New details on when push alerts were sent during Hill Country flooding
Investigation reveals timing of CodeRed alerts during recent flooding in Kerr County. Questions arise if residents were ...
'Dangerous flash flooding' threaten Hill Country on Sunday, NWS says
Through the rest of the evening on Sunday, the NWS is predicting a level two of four (slight) risk of storms across the majority of South Central Texas. Rainfall amounts of two to four inches is ...
Hill Country nonprofit distributes $200K to flood victims using grant funds
The nonprofit based in the small town of Center Point along the Guadalupe River received a $200,000 grant from the Community ...
CBS Texas flood relief benefit set for Sunday, Aug. 3: What to know about the show
Homes, stores and roads were washed away, causing an estimated $18-22 billion in damages across Central Texas. On Sunday, Aug ...
San Antonio Missions, Spurs' legend hosting Hill Country flood relief game Aug. 9
The San Antonio Missions, the Double-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres, are set to host a game for flood relief on Aug. 9 ...
Hill Country Community Foundation’s 4 employees now manage $60M in flood donations, and a somber duty
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has raised far more money than it has ever handled at one time. Usually, a ...