Hill Country under water boil notice following severe flooding

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Hill Country under water boil notice following severe flooding

https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KENS/images/9d3eb8b9-7b10-47a5-95dd-557ffa03488c/9d3eb8b9-7b10-47a5-95dd-557ffa03488c_750x422.jpg The Texas Water Company announced that their customers will remain under a water boil notice. Their goal is to lift the water boil notice by Wednesday, July 9, if conditions allow and test results meet safety standards.  According to the Texas Water Company, Customers may see cloudy or discolored water. Residents must bring water to a rigorous boil for at least two minutes before use, including consumption, cooking, or brushing teeth. To learn more…

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Debate erupts over role job cuts played in weather forecasts ahead of deadly Texas floods

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Debate erupts over role job cuts played in weather forecasts ahead of deadly Texas floods

24 seconds ago Texas flooding (Photo: WPLG Local 10/MGN) WASHINGTON (AP) — Former federal officials and outside experts have warned for months that President Donald Trump’s deep staffing cuts to the National Weather Service could endanger lives. After torrential rains and flash flooding struck Friday in the Texas Hill Country, the weather service came under fire from local officials who criticized what they described as inadequate forecasts, though most in the Republican-controlled state stopped short…

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Family credits luck, knowledge of area for safe escape from Texas Hill Country floods

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Family credits luck, knowledge of area for safe escape from Texas Hill Country floods

Many of the stories about July 4th flooding in the Texas Hill Country have been rightly focused on the devastation, the loss and the enormous tragedy. But there are also stories of rescue, of escape and of survival. Presidio County Commissioner David Beebe and his family are grateful to be among that group. They were gathered at a home on the North Fork of the Guadalupe River when the flooding began. Listen to the interview…

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Latest: 120 roads closed across NC due to flooding from Chantal, Carrboro Public Works building destroyed

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Latest: 120 roads closed across NC due to flooding from Chantal, Carrboro Public Works building destroyed

Live updates after Tropical Depression Chantal dropped heavy rain in central North Carolina late Sunday, leaving devastating flooding in its wake, especially in Durham, Chatham, Orange, Moore and Person counties. What to know Latest 2:30 p.m.: Leaders with the town of Carrboro held a news conference on Monday afternoon to discuss flooding. Public Works Director Kevin Belanger said the Carrboro Public Works Facility at 100 Public Work Drive had 3.5 feet of water over the…

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White House defends national forecasting agency amid questions about warnings, response to Texas floods

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White House defends national forecasting agency amid questions about warnings, response to Texas floods

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. ​The White House defended its national forecast agency on Monday ahead of an expected visit from President Donald Trump to Central Texas and as questions have emerged about the response to weather warnings…

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Do homeowners' and renters' insurance policies typically cover flood damage?

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Do homeowners' and renters' insurance policies typically cover flood damage?

North Carolina Flood Insurance said most homeowners insurance policies only cover damage caused by threats like fires, windstorms, hail, lightning, and theft. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Areas in Texas are under a major disaster declaration following deadly flooding that killed nearly 90 people over July Fourth weekend.  Meanwhile, North Carolina officials declared an emergency in multiple counties due to the impacts of Tropical Storm Chantal, which led to flooding in the central and eastern parts of…

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The power of water | Houses damaged and destroyed by flooding from Guadalupe River

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The power of water | Houses damaged and destroyed by flooding from Guadalupe River

https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KENS/images/d594ad26-8db9-482b-a5df-d893a90dcbac/20250707T172500/d594ad26-8db9-482b-a5df-d893a90dcbac_750x422.jpg KENS 5 reporter Sue Calberg take you on a journey through an area hit hard by the rising flood waters. KERRVILLE, Texas — KENS 5’s Sue Calberg has been on the scene in Kerr County looking at the damage caused by Friday’s catastrophic flood. Here’s a transcription of her tour of one neighborhood. Click the video above to watch: “We want to take you on a journey though some of the hardest hit areas…

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North Carolina relief organizations respond to deadly Texas flooding

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North Carolina relief organizations respond to deadly Texas flooding

Here’s how to help victims of catastrophic flash floods in Central Texas. NORTH CAROLINA, USA — North Carolina-based humanitarian and mutual aid organizations are heading to Central Texas with truckloads of food and supplies to aid folks affected by the deadly flash floods.  The death toll from the devastating floods has risen significantly since raging floodwaters first slammed central Texas on Friday morning.  What began as reports of 70 fatalities has now climbed to 82…

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Families confirm deaths of 8-year-old girl, Kelly High graduate who went missing during Kerr County floods

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Families confirm deaths of 8-year-old girl, Kelly High graduate who went missing during Kerr County floods

https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KBMT/images/c57d1cfe-d732-4322-b179-8b2e391216a0/20250708T025910/c57d1cfe-d732-4322-b179-8b2e391216a0_750x422.jpgThe families of Mary Grace Baker, Joyce Badon, and Reese Manchaca confirmed their deaths Monday afternoon on social media. HUNT, Texas — The family of Mary Grace Baker has confirmed on social media that the body of her daughter has been found. Earlier today the mother of Joyce Badon, a young Beaumont woman who went missing during the devastating flooding in Kerr County, confirmed her death Monday afternoon on social media. (EDITORS’S NOTE: The video…

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Families confirm deaths of 8-year-old girl, two Kelly High graduates who went missing during Kerr County floods

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Families confirm deaths of 8-year-old girl, two Kelly High graduates who went missing during Kerr County floods

https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KBMT/images/b212ca4e-86e3-43a8-a447-624b000de4dd/20250707T184219/b212ca4e-86e3-43a8-a447-624b000de4dd_750x422.jpg The families’ of Joyce Badon and Reese Manchaca confirmed their deaths Monday afternoon on social media. HUNT, Texas — The mother of Joyce Badon, a young Beaumont woman who went missing during the devastating flooding in Kerr County, confirmed her death Monday afternoon on social media. (EDITORS’S NOTE: The video above was recorded from a previous newscast.) “God showed us the way we should go this morning! We found our lovely daughter who blessed…

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Families' confirm deaths of two in group of Monsignor Kelly graduates who went missing during Kerr County floods

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Families' confirm deaths of two in group of Monsignor Kelly graduates who went missing during Kerr County floods

https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KBMT/images/ca03b572-8a9c-446c-b2a7-d72d51992e92/20250704T193228/ca03b572-8a9c-446c-b2a7-d72d51992e92_750x422.jpg The families of Joyce Badon and Reese Manchaca confirmed their deaths Monday afternoon on social media HUNT, Texas — The mother of Joyce Badon, a young woman who went missing during the devastating flooding in Kerr County, confirmed her death Monday afternoon on social media. “God showed us the way we should go this morning! We found our lovely daughter who blessed us for 21 years! We pray to be able to find her…

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Family's confirm deaths of two in group of Monsignor Kelly graduates who went missing during Kerr County floods

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Family's confirm deaths of two in group of Monsignor Kelly graduates who went missing during Kerr County floods

https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KBMT/images/ca03b572-8a9c-446c-b2a7-d72d51992e92/20250704T193228/ca03b572-8a9c-446c-b2a7-d72d51992e92_750x422.jpg The families of Joyce Badon and Reese Manchaca confirmed their deaths Monday afternoon on social media HUNT, Texas — The mother of Joyce Badon, a young woman who went missing during the devastating flooding in Kerr County, confirmed her death Monday afternoon on social media. “God showed us the way we should go this morning! We found our lovely daughter who blessed us for 21 years! We pray to be able to find her…

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Disaster relief coming to Kerrville following deadly floods

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Disaster relief coming to Kerrville following deadly floods

https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KENS/images/e0f4bfd4-928d-4e51-9a3e-2646aed98005/20250707T172902/e0f4bfd4-928d-4e51-9a3e-2646aed98005_750x422.jpg Volunteers from churches can be seen passing out food and clothing to those in need, while dozens of DPS and Coast Guard helicopters have been flying overhead. KERRVILLE, Texas — Disaster relief is on the way to areas surrounding Kerrville, and in some cities, help has already arrived. Volunteers from churches can be seen passing out food and clothing to those in need. Meanwhile, dozens of DPS and Coast Guard helicopters have been flying…

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A weather pattern primed for flash flooding | Why Central Texas experienced deadly flooding over the Fourth of July weekend

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A weather pattern primed for flash flooding | Why Central Texas experienced deadly flooding over the Fourth of July weekend

Here’s why the atmospheric setup was so conducive to copious amounts of rain. AUSTIN, Texas — Extremely heavy rainfall and dangerous flash flooding led to a deadly holiday weekend across Central Texas. With some areas receiving over 20 inches of rain in a timespan of 24 hours, meteorologists are now analyzing the weather pattern that created and allowed such heavy rain to fall over such a short period of time.  Here is the breakdown of…

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'It just didn't seem real': Leander-area neighborhood devastated by weekend flooding

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'It just didn't seem real': Leander-area neighborhood devastated by weekend flooding

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…

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