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

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

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'Nothing short of a miracle' | Texas 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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Leander ISD student killed in Central Texas floods, principal says

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Leander ISD student killed in Central Texas floods, principal says

Incoming sophomore Braxton Jarmon died during Central Texas floods, according to Glenn High School’s principal. LEANDER, Texas — A student from Leander Independent School District is dead after widespread flooding across Central Texas, according to the principal at his school.  In a message sent to families on Monday, Glenn High School Principal Josh Haug said Braxton Jarmon was killed in the recent floods.  According to the letter, Jarmon was set to start his sophomore year…

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Weather Impact Alert: Dangerous Heat Today then Flooding Concerns

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Weather Impact Alert: Dangerous Heat Today then Flooding Concerns

Charlotte will see high temperatures near 98 with a heat index making it feel close to 105 degrees. Heat index values will flirt with the low 100s across the Charlotte area, with forecast highs in the upper 90s most of the week.  Additional Weather Alerts have been issued for Wednesday – Friday for rounds of heavy rain and storms. Make sure to have multiple ways to get flood alerts. When Each afternoon – night from…

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I Remember the 2002 Fourth of July Hill Country Floods. This Year, the Water Returned.

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I Remember the 2002 Fourth of July Hill Country Floods. This Year, the Water Returned.

On July 4, 2002, my childhood home just south of Kerr County flooded after a heavy rainstorm moved through the Texas Hill Country, hitting the headwaters that feed the Medina and Guadalupe rivers hard. That morning 23 years ago, I, age 8, woke up in a cabin at an overnight summer camp near Kerrville rattled but safe after a night of timber-shaking thunder and rain, not knowing that 20 miles away my mother and brother…

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Incredible cross-border rescue effort brings comfort after Texas floods

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Incredible cross-border rescue effort brings comfort after Texas floods

Mexican firefighters have been on the ground since Friday when flash floods raged through the Hill Country. INGRAM, Texas — There’s been a massive show of support for the Texas Hill Country as first responders from all over, including Mexico, are helping with search and rescue efforts. Mexican firefighters with the nonprofit group Fundación 911 have been active in Ingram, alongside other agencies, since Friday. Dozens of firefighters came all the way from Acuña, Mexico….

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Five flooding-related deaths reported in North Carolina from Tropical Storm Chantal

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Five flooding-related deaths reported in North Carolina from Tropical Storm Chantal

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

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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

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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

https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KENS/images/d917e587-ac3b-41c3-b52d-da8057c234e9/20250708T044943/d917e587-ac3b-41c3-b52d-da8057c234e9_750x422.jpg 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…

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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

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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

https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KENS/images/d917e587-ac3b-41c3-b52d-da8057c234e9/20250708T044943/d917e587-ac3b-41c3-b52d-da8057c234e9_750x422.jpg 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…

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

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

https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/f423598d-c567-4233-8870-279c884f2c23/20250707T221735/f423598d-c567-4233-8870-279c884f2c23_750x422.jpg 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…

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

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'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

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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

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

https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KENS/images/3a8d200b-be68-42f3-889e-54a469b1cc02/20250708T105830/3a8d200b-be68-42f3-889e-54a469b1cc02_750x422.jpg 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…

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