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Chapel Hill condo complex devastated again by flooding, this time from Chantal

Posted on July 7, 2025July 7, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Some people in the town of Chapel Hill lost everything during Sunday’s flooding. Video footage from Chapel Hill showed cars strewn across a parking lot, furniture toppled and doors off hinges. At the Camelot Village condominium complex at 130 South Estes Drive, Vanessa Byrd said it’s her second time dealing with flooding. Byrd said she had to crawl out of a bedroom window to escape the flooding. Camelot Village residents said despite the well-known flash…

'She is absolutely fearless' | Former Memorial High School football player's daughter missing after Texas floods

Posted on July 7, 2025July 7, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

“Asking for all prayers for a miracle for my baby girl Kellyanne. She is still one of the Mystic Campers who is unaccounted for,” Wade Lytal posted on X. HOUSTON — The daughter of a college football coach with Houston ties is among the children still missing after the catastrophic July 4th flood in the Texas Hill Country. Wade Lytal, the offensive coordinator at Trinity University in San Antonio, said Kellyanne Lytal was at Camp Mystic when floodwaters…

'Committed to finding these folks' | Search continues for Marble Falls fire chief swept away in Texas floods

Posted on July 7, 2025July 7, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Burnet County officials are continuing to search for Marble Falls Volunteer Fire Chief Michael Phillips, who has been missing in floodwaters since Saturday. BURNET COUNTY, Texas — Burnet County emergency response officials are still searching for Fire Chief Michael Phillips of the Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire Department after he was swept away by floodwaters while responding to an emergency call in Cow Creek, Travis County, officials said Monday. Phillips, who went missing early Saturday,…

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

Posted on July 7, 2025July 7, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

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 ahead of the deadly flooding that killed at least 90 people in the region. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Monday the National Weather Service offices were adequately staffed and “executed timely and precise forecasts and warnings.” “To any person who…

Hill Country under water boil notice following severe flooding

Posted on July 7, 2025July 7, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

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…

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

Posted on July 7, 2025July 7, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

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…

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

Posted on July 7, 2025July 7, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

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…

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

Posted on July 7, 2025July 7, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

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…

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

Posted on July 7, 2025July 7, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

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…

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

Posted on July 7, 2025July 7, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

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…

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

Posted on July 7, 2025July 7, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

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…

North Carolina relief organizations respond to deadly Texas flooding

Posted on July 7, 2025July 7, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

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…

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

Posted on July 7, 2025July 8, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

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…

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

Posted on July 7, 2025July 8, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

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…

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

Posted on July 7, 2025July 7, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

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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