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The sound of chainsaws could be heard revving all around the Sandy Creek community in northwestern Travis County on Sunday afternoon. Residents were in recovery and cleanup mode after intense flooding left several roads, vehicles and homes damaged. The neighborhood, just outside the Leander city limits, was one of the worst-hit communities during flash floods that swept through the Austin area over the weekend. Wren Bates said floodwater from Big Sandy Creek would have completely…

The family of Chloe Childress mourns her loss after she was identified as a victim of the Texas Hill Country floods. HOUSTON — The family of Chloe Childress is mourning the loss of their beloved daughter after she was identified as one of the victims of the catastrophic flooding that tore through the Texas Hill Country over the Fourth of July weekend. Childress, a counselor at Camp Mystic, was among the 27 campers and staff…

Travis and Williamson counties have issued local disaster declarations, and dozens of people have been rescued from floodwaters. AUSTIN, Texas — Search efforts continue Monday as several people remain missing after devastating flash flooding swept through Central Texas this weekend. Travis County officials have confirmed six deaths and between 10 and 13 people missing. In Burnet County, three deaths have been reported, with at least five people missing. On Sunday morning, the Burnet County Sheriff’s…

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: 7:28 AM CDT July 7, 2025 AUSTIN, Texas — Central Texas weather has been the talk of the country this holiday weekend, and unfortunately, our wet weather is not expected to come to a close until the middle of next week.  For Monday, there is still a…

The death toll from the Texas floods in the Hill Country continued to rise throughout the Fourth of July weekend. TEXAS, USA — The Texas Hill Country was struck with historic, devastating floods this Fourth of July weekend with a death toll that continues to climb as the hours pass by the day. More than 80 have already been declared dead, with many more still missing. Among those affected were campers, camp directors, vacationers, locals…

Devastating floods in Leander destroyed many homes and prompted continuing rescue efforts. LEANDER, Texas — John Lewis has many memories in his childhood home along Sandy Meadow Circle. The home, built by his mother during the late 1970’s and early 1980’s, brings back fond memories of his family’s farming lifestyle, alongside many sheep and goats. Now, that same home presents a picture of complete devastation, as the devastating floods that ravaged the Leander area lifted…

Devastating floods in Leander destroyed many homes and prompted continuing rescue efforts. LEANDER, Texas — John Lewis has many memories in his childhood home along Sandy Meadow Circle. The home, built by his mother during the late 1970’s and early 1980’s, brings back fond memories of his family’s farming lifestyle, alongside many sheep and goats. Now, that same home presents a picture of complete devastation, as the devastating floods that ravaged the Leander area lifted…

Many areas could see an additional 4 to 5 inches of rain. AUSTIN, Texas — We’ve had a significant weather event this weekend, with heavy rain and flooding in Burnet County early Saturday morning. Dozens of water rescues have taken place, and State Highway 29 and U.S. 281 both became impassable due to flooding. Given the rainfall as well as the already saturated ground, a Flood Watch was issued for a wide area until 10…

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: 7:06 PM CDT July 6, 2025 AUSTIN, Texas — Central Texas weather has been the talk of the country this holiday weekend, and unfortunately, our wet weather is not expected to come to a close until the middle of next week.  Sunday night, there is still a…

Travis and Williamson counties have issued local disaster declarations and dozens of people have been rescued from floodwaters. AUSTIN, Texas — Search efforts continue Sunday as several people remain missing after devastating flash flooding swept through Central Texas this weekend. Travis County officials have confirmed five deaths and between 10 and 13 people missing. In Burnet County, three deaths have been reported and at least five people are missing. On Sunday morning, the Burnet County…

After the flood occurred, officials faced questions about whether and when authorities sent out weather alerts and warnings before the deadly flash flooding. DALLAS — A devastating sequence of events unfolded across the Texas Hill Country early Friday, culminating in a flash flood emergency and river levels not seen in years.  Kerr County authorities, alongside state and federal officials, said Sunday morning that search-and-rescue teams had recovered at least 68 bodies so far, including 28…

At a press conference in Austin on Sunday, the governor said that President Trump has been a “tremendous help,” after he signed a federal disaster declaration. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott provided an update on relief efforts underway following the deadly flooding that’s swept through Central Texas over the Fourth of July weekend. At a press conference in Austin on Sunday, Abbott spoke on the situation in both Kerrville and in the Austin area. He confirmed…

Linnie McCown, 8, was a student at Casis Elementary. Mary Stevens, 8, was a student at Highland Park Elementary. AUSTIN, Texas — Two girls from Austin are among those confirmed dead after devastating flash floods hit Camp Mystic in Kerr County on July 4. Linnie McCown, 8, was a student at Casis Elementary, according to her father, Michael McCown. A family spokesman for 8-year-old Mary Stevens confirmed her death. Mary was a student at Highland…

“The most powerful thing that I can do, is come up here and intercede with prayer for these families, that are hurting beyond what anyone can ever imagine.” KERRVILLE, Texas — What was supposed to be a Fourth of July celebration turned into tragedy when rushing floodwaters devastated the residents of Kerrville and surrounding communities. On Saturday evening, the Coming King Foundation hosted a prayer vigil for those affected by the floods—from those who lost property…

The declaration will ensure federal resources are made available to those impacted by the catastrophic flooding. WASHINGTON — President Trump signed a major disaster declaration for Kerr County, the Hill Country county hit hardest by the deadly flooding on July 4. The declaration will ensure federal resources are made available to those impacted by the catastrophic flooding. The death toll from the flash floods rose to nearly 70 on Sunday after searchers found more bodies…