68 lives lost in Kerrville floods; officials warn against 'disaster tourism'

68 lives lost in Kerrville floods; officials warn against 'disaster tourism'

KERR COUNTY, Texas — Do not come to Kerrville just to see the damage. You are blocking roads for rescue efforts and potentially putting yourself in danger, said Texas emergency management officials Sunday afternoon. Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd warned people against what is called “disaster tourism.” “We have a lot of people that are traveling in because they want to see firsthand the damage,” Kidd said in a news conference with…

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68 lives lost in Kerrville floods; officials warn against 'disaster tourism'

68 lives lost in Kerrville floods; officials warn against 'disaster tourism'

KERR COUNTY, Texas — Do not come to Kerrville just to see the damage. You are blocking roads for rescue efforts and potentially putting yourself in danger, said Texas emergency management officials Sunday afternoon. Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd warned people against what is called “disaster tourism.” “We have a lot of people that are traveling in because they want to see firsthand the damage,” Kidd said in a news conference with…

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2 girls from Austin among victims in flash floods at Camp Mystic

2 girls from Austin among victims in flash floods at Camp Mystic

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…

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Tornado touched down in Wilmington early Sunday, NWS says

Tornado touched down in Wilmington early Sunday, NWS says

7 minutes ago WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down early Sunday morning in the Kings Grant area of Wilmington. The tornado was rated EF0, the weakest rating on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with estimated peak winds of 70 miles per hour. According to the NWS damage survey, the tornado was on the ground for approximately four minutes, traveling a path of 1.68 miles and reaching a…

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Miranda Lambert's MuttNation raises money to help Kerr County animals displaced by flooding

Miranda Lambert's MuttNation raises money to help Kerr County animals displaced by flooding

https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KYTX/images/de94f11d-ed44-449f-92a0-db77d95b1913/20250706T182457/de94f11d-ed44-449f-92a0-db77d95b1913_750x422.jpg The organization has already raised over $7,000 of its $15,000 goal as of Sunday afternoon. The fundraiser is hosted through Instagram. KERRVILLE, Texas — East Texas country artist Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation foundation is raising money to help animals impacted by floods in the Texas Hill Country. The organization has already raised over $7,000 of its $15,000 goal as of Sunday afternoon, less than 24 hours after the fundraiser began. The fundraiser is hosted through Instagram,…

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Hill Country flooding death toll rises to at least 70 as search continues for missing girls, other survivors

Hill Country flooding death toll rises to at least 70 as search continues for missing girls, other survivors

Search and rescue efforts continued Sunday morning for 11 missing girls and one counselor from Camp Mystic, a Christian camp for young girls at the center of the catastrophic floods that swept the Texas Hill Country, local officials said at a news conference. At least 59 people were killed by the flooding in Kerr County, Sheriff Larry Leitha said. At least 11 additional deaths were confirmed in surrounding counties, pushing the storm’s overall toll to…

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'I feel heaviness, but I also feel hope': Vigil offers prayers, community to those affected by Guadalupe River floods

'I feel heaviness, but I also feel hope': Vigil offers prayers, community to those affected by Guadalupe River floods

“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…

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Celebrities, corporations generously donate to help victims of flooding in Texas Hill Country

Celebrities, corporations generously donate to help victims of flooding in Texas Hill Country

https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KENS/images/b75176a6-f28b-4083-88cc-e2dbbedc8c89/20250706T183846/b75176a6-f28b-4083-88cc-e2dbbedc8c89_750x422.jpg More than $2 million has already been donated as word of the tragedy ripples across Texas and the rest of the country. SAN ANTONIO — Celebrities and major corporations have announced generous donations to help victims of flooding in the Texas Hill Country, where at least 59 people have died in the aftermath of the July Fourth natural disaster.  More than $2 million has already been donated as word of the tragedy ripples across…

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Dallas Cowboys make $500K donation supporting victims of deadly Texas flooding

Dallas Cowboys make $500K donation supporting victims of deadly Texas flooding

https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/WFAA/images/c1deb12e-811f-4e12-aa99-9c09b9447ad6/20240904T193322/c1deb12e-811f-4e12-aa99-9c09b9447ad6_750x422.jpg The Dallas Cowboys announced they will make a $500,000 donation to aid areas of Texas impacted by flooding in Central Texas. DALLAS — The Dallas Cowboys made a $500,000 donation to support victims of the deadly flooding in Central Texas, the team announced.  Kerr County authorities, alongside state and federal officials, said Sunday morning that search-and-rescue teams had recovered at least 59 bodies so far, including 21 children. Several victims are from North Texas. …

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How to file for FEMA aid if you were impacted by the Kerr County floods

How to file for FEMA aid if you were impacted by the Kerr County floods

https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KENS/images/ff93d714-5b6a-4d0d-ba73-d8083d3bf39b/20250706T171825/ff93d714-5b6a-4d0d-ba73-d8083d3bf39b_750x422.jpg President Trump signed a disaster declaration ensuring 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…

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Federal aid to flow into Kerr County after 59 deaths in deadly flooding

Federal aid to flow into Kerr County after 59 deaths in deadly flooding

https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KENS/images/ff93d714-5b6a-4d0d-ba73-d8083d3bf39b/20250706T171825/ff93d714-5b6a-4d0d-ba73-d8083d3bf39b_750x422.jpg 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…

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Federal aid to flow into Kerr County after 59 deaths in deadly flooding

Federal aid to flow into Kerr County after 59 deaths in deadly flooding

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…

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Church prays for 8-year-old Houston girl who went missing when catastrophic floods hit Camp Mystic

Church prays for 8-year-old Houston girl who went missing when catastrophic floods hit Camp Mystic

Blakely’s family lives in the Bellaire area and asks anyone with information to call 713-294-4517. KERR COUNTY, Texas — As search efforts continue in the flood-ravaged Texas Hill Country, prayers are rising across communities throughout Texas, including at Memorial Lutheran Church in west Houston. On Sunday morning, the congregation gathered with heavy hearts and solemn prayers. During the service, it was said, “The past few days have shown us the power of nature once again,”…

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Travis County says damage assessment from deadly flooding will take weeks

Travis County says damage assessment from deadly flooding will take weeks

Travis County officials confirmed four deaths as emergency crews respond to widespread flooding. TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas — Travis County officials and local emergency agencies provided an update on Sunday morning on the county’s response to widespread flooding that has led to several confirmed deaths in the area.  It comes after Travis County Judge Andy Brown issued a disaster declaration to expedite emergency coordination and response efforts. The county said the declaration enables faster access to…

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LIST: Here's how to help people affected by flooding in Central Texas

LIST: Here's how to help people affected by flooding in Central Texas

Organizations across Texas are collecting donations to support the response to Central Texas flooding KERRVILLE, Texas — Editor’s note: This article will be updated with additional verified support resources as the situation develops. People across Texas are coming together to help in the aftermath of devastating and deadly floods on July 4th and 5th.  Community Foundation of Texas Hill Country Community Foundation of Texas Hill Country created the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund that supports…

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