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Flash floods in Central Texas have sparked concern over camper safety as search-and-rescue efforts intensify. KERRVILLE, Texas — There are a number of overnight camps for kids and families along the Guadalupe River in Kerrville and the surrounding area.  At a Friday morning press conference regarding the day’s disastrous and deadly flash floods, Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly was asked about the safety of local campers amid the severe weather.  “We have a lot of…

SAN ANTONIO — First responder agencies from Bexar County and San Antonio are assisting in Kerr County as historic flooding hits the Hill Country area on the July Fourth holiday.  Five to 10 inches of rain fell early Friday morning due to slow-moving and intense storms in Kerr and Kendall counties, which remain under a Flash Flood Warning until at least noon. That’s likely to be extended. Fatalities have been confirmed from this flood event,…

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A devastating flood swept through neighborhoods along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County early Friday morning, prompting evacuations. Authorities are now reporting fatalities in the catastrophic event. Heavy rain overnight dumped 5 to 10 inches in parts of the county, pushing the Guadalupe River to rise faster and higher than it has in nearly 40 years. The river’s surge triggered evacuations and road closures for several neighborhoods along the water starting at 6:30 a.m. At 8:30…

Heavy rain causes life-threatening flash floods in Kerr County, leaving thousands without power and authorities confirming multiple fatalities. Thousands of customers are without power right now in Kerr County as the area was hit with heavy rain and flooding early Friday morning.  The start of July Fourth has brought “life-threatening flash flooding” to the area, according to the National Weather Service. County authorities confirmed an unknown number of fatalities. Kerrville Public Utility Bureau is reporting more…

The start of July Fourth has brought “life-threatening flash flooding” to the area, according to NWS. County authorities confirmed an unknown number of fatalities. KERRVILLE, Texas — The Fourth of July holiday has brought “major flooding” along the Guadalupe River in Kerrville, where 5 to 10 inches of rain has already fallen before sunrise during what’s become a “life-threatening” situation, according to the National Weather Service.  Kerrville authorities are urging that residents who live within…

The start of July Fourth has brought “life-threatening flash flooding” to the area, according to NWS. County authorities confirmed an unknown number of fatalities. KERRVILLE, Texas — Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring Jr. has issued a disaster declaration and county authorities confirmed an unknown number of fatalities amid “catastrophic” July Fourth flooding in Kerr County, particularly along the Guadalupe River.  Five to 10 inches of rain had fallen before sunrise due to slow-moving and intense storms…