Fourth North Carolina flooding death reported as crews locate body of missing Chatham County boater

Fourth North Carolina flooding death reported as crews locate body of missing Chatham County boater

MEBANE, N.C. — Heavy rains caused by the remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal hit central North Carolina on Sunday, causing widespread flooding across the area. As of July 7 at 9 p.m., four storm-related deaths have been reported — one in Alamance County, one in Orange County and two in Chatham County.

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Spurs join Rockets, Mavs to help Hill Country flooding relief efforts financially; Spurs' Michael Dell donates $1 million towards flood relief efforts

Spurs join Rockets, Mavs to help Hill Country flooding relief efforts financially; Spurs' Michael Dell donates $1 million towards flood relief efforts

The Spurs join forces with fellow Texas NBA teams to donate $2 million for Texas flood relief efforts. SAN ANTONIO — The Texas Hill Country was the scene of devastating flash flooding that saw loss of lives and damage to many cities that will need years to recover from this natural disaster. To help the area recover from this tragedy, the San Antonio Spurs have joined forces with fellow Texas NBA teams, the Rockets and…

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Spurs join Rockets, Mavs to help Hill Country flooding relief efforts financially; Spurs' Dell donates $1 million towards flood relief efforts

Spurs join Rockets, Mavs to help Hill Country flooding relief efforts financially; Spurs' Dell donates $1 million towards flood relief efforts

The Spurs join forces with fellow Texas NBA teams to donate $2 million for Texas flood relief efforts. SAN ANTONIO — The Texas Hill Country was the scene of devastating flash flooding that saw loss of lives and damage to many cities that will need years to recover from this natural disaster. To help the area recover from this tragedy, the San Antonio Spurs have joined forces with fellow Texas NBA teams, the Rockets and…

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Beloved Liberty teacher and her husband killed in Texas floods; 2 young sons missing

Beloved Liberty teacher and her husband killed in Texas floods; 2 young sons missing

Relatives say John and Julia Burgess were camping in an RV along with their two young sons, Jack and James, when floodwaters roared through the Hill Country. LIBERTY, Texas — American flags still fly in a Liberty, Texas neighborhood where the Fourth of July also brought heartbreaking news. On Monday, neighbors left flowers and stuffed toys in front of the home of John and Julia Burgess. They were victims of the Hill Country floods that…

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'Nothing short of a miracle' | Sisters share harrowing flash flood survival story

'Nothing short of a miracle' | Sisters share harrowing flash flood survival story

“We thought it was a normal thunderstorm,” Lilly Kummerfeld said. “We didn’t know about any of the destruction or the horrible things happening at that moment.” TYLER, Texas — A beloved summer camp tradition became a nightmare when two East Texas sisters were swept up in a deadly flash flood. For the first time, the sisters Lilly and Paige Kummerfeld shared the terrifying night, the lives lost and the rescuers who risked everything to bring…

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Alamance County businesses grapple with the aftermath of historic flooding

Alamance County businesses grapple with the aftermath of historic flooding

In the aftermath, many local businesses are wondering what to do next or are getting creative to keep the money flowing. MEBANE, N.C. — The remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal caused historic flooding in Alamance County on Sunday evening — flooding so bad that it was still impacting businesses nearly 24 hours after the last raindrops fell. In the aftermath, many local businesses wonder what to do next or get creative to keep the money…

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Political leaders looking ahead on how to prevent more disastrous flooding in Hill Country

Political leaders looking ahead on how to prevent more disastrous flooding in Hill Country

Senator Ted Cruz brought up the idea on how we can improve emergency response times and what can be most effective to accomplish this. KERR COUNTY, Texas — Political leaders across Texas and the nation have been in and out of Kerrville providing resources and support for the Hill Country after last week’s flooding. Some leaders are now looking ahead on how to prevent future related disasters, and have said their first priority is to…

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Beloved Liberty teacher and her husband killed in Texas floods; 2 young sons missing

Beloved Liberty teacher and her husband killed in Texas floods; 2 young sons missing

Relatives say John and Julia Burgess were camping in an RV along with their two young sons, Jack and James, when floodwaters roared through the Hill Country. LIBERTY, Texas — American flags still fly in a Liberty, Texas neighborhood where the Fourth of July also brought heartbreaking news. On Monday, neighbors left flowers and stuffed toys in front of the home of John and Julia Burgess. They were victims of the Hill Country floods that…

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'Everybody’s praying for them:' Texas father aids in cleanup after deadly flash flooding

'Everybody’s praying for them:' Texas father aids in cleanup after deadly flash flooding

The death toll in the Hill Country of Texas is now over 100 people across six counties. In Kendall County, residents are stepping in to help. COMFORT, Texas — While much of the focus remains on Kerr County following the deadly flash flooding, just downstream along the Guadalupe River, the damage stretches into Kendall County. In the small community of Comfort, Texas, locals are stepping up. Kelly Gonzalez was among those navigating flood debris near…

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'Everybody’s praying for them:' Texas father aids in cleanup after deadly flash flooding

'Everybody’s praying for them:' Texas father aids in cleanup after deadly flash flooding

The death toll in the Hill Country of Texas is now over 100 people across six counties. In Kendall County, residents are stepping in to help. COMFORT, Texas — While much of the focus remains on Kerr County following the deadly flash flooding, just downstream along the Guadalupe River, the damage stretches into Kendall County. In the small community of Comfort, Texas, locals are stepping up. Kelly Gonzalez was among those navigating flood debris near…

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In Comfort, Texas, a father clears the way after deadly flooding

In Comfort, Texas, a father clears the way after deadly flooding

The death toll in the Hill Country of Texas is now over 100 people across six counties. In Kendall County, residents are stepping in to help. COMFORT, Texas — While much of the focus remains on Kerr County following the deadly flash flooding, just downstream along the Guadalupe River, the damage stretches into Kendall County. In the small community of Comfort, Texas, locals are stepping up. Kelly Gonzalez was among those navigating flood debris near…

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Forecast: Flood Watch expires, but additional storms will be possible through midweek

Forecast: Flood Watch expires, but additional storms will be possible through midweek

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Weather Impact Team. Author: Jordan Darensbourg, Hunter Williams, Grace Thornton, KC Sherman Published: 11:46 AM CST March 6, 2019 Updated: 5:10 AM CDT July 8, 2025 AUSTIN, Texas — For the first time since Thursday evening, there are no active flood watches or warnings across the area as we head into the start of Tuesday. The flood threat will finally lower Tuesday, though rounds of showers and…

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Officials warn of public health and storm runoff risks from heavy rains and flooding

Officials warn of public health and storm runoff risks from heavy rains and flooding

Flood waters that took lives and destroyed homes throughout the Hill Country over the long July Fourth weekend, also saturated the Central Texas region, pushing contamination and debris through creeks and waterways. While the storms’ full environmental impacts may take weeks to assess, Austin-area officials warn they could be serious. “It’s really important to emphasize that stormwater runoff, even from smaller rain events, washes high levels of bacteria and other pollutants into creeks,” Austin Watershed…

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

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

Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. See our AI policy, and give us feedback. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. When floodwaters tore through the Texas Hill Country on July Fourth weekend, killing more than 100 people — including campers and counselors at an all-girls summer camp along the Guadalupe River — Kerr…

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