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Texas State cancels 'Pac the Park' event following devastating floods across Central Texas

Posted on July 6, 2025July 6, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

The event was designed to celebrate the school’s move to the Pac-12 Conference, which was made official by the university’s Board of Regents earlier this week. “Now is a time for all Texans to come together in support of our communities, neighbors, and the families who have been affected. Our thoughts are also with the first responders who continue their tireless efforts in search and recovery operations,” the university said in a Saturday news release….

Hill Country flooding death toll rises to 32 as search continues for missing girls, other survivors

Posted on July 5, 2025July 5, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

The official death toll from the catastrophic floods that hit the Texas Hill Country rose to 32 as of Saturday afternoon, officials announced during a news conference held with Gov. Greg Abbott and other local and federal officials. Among the 32 dead were 18 adults and 14 children. Five of those adults and three of the children remain unidentified. Twenty-seven girls from Camp Mystic, a Christian camp for young girls, were also still missing as…

Tropical Storm Chantal expected to make landfall overnight in coastal South Carolina

Posted on July 5, 2025July 5, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Watch for heavy rain across the Carolina coastlines this weekend, impacting portions of the Charlotte area Sunday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tropical Storm Chantal formed Saturday at 8 a.m., per the National Hurricane Center. It’s currently located about 95 miles south-southeast of Charleston, S.C. and is forecasted to make landfall along the South Carolina coast by Sunday morning. A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for South Santee River, S.C. to Surf City, N.C. A Tropical…

Severe weather, flooding forces MLS to postpone Austin FC vs. LAFC match at Q2 Stadium

Posted on July 5, 2025July 5, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

MLS announced the postponement of the match due to the ongoing threat of severe weather in Austin and the surrounding areas. AUSTIN, Texas — Major League Soccer postponed Saturday’s match between Austin FC and Los Angeles FC at Q2 Stadium due to severe weather and flooding across Central Texas. The match, originally scheduled for 7:30 p.m., was called off following consultation with local authorities, the league said in a statement on Saturday. Officials cited the safety…

'Today will be a hard day': 43 confirmed dead, search efforts intensify after deadly Hill Country floods

Posted on July 5, 2025July 6, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

At least 15 children are among the bodies recovered so far, according to county officials responding to the natural disaster. KERR COUNTY, Texas — Rescue and recovery efforts have entered a second day after devastating and deadly floods hit Kerr County and other parts of the Hill Country on the July Fourth holiday. Kerr County officials said at a news conference Saturday morning that at least 32 people have been killed as a result of…

Hill Country flooding: Here’s how to give and receive help

Posted on July 5, 2025July 5, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

The Kerr County Flood Relief Fund has been set up to help those impacted by the floods. The fund was created by The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, a 501(c)(3) charity, that will be directing money to “vetted organizations providing rescue, relief, and recovery efforts as well as flood assistance,” according to its site. Additionally, Southern Oaks Church is organizing a supply drive to support those impacted. Church officials urged locals to stay…

LCRA advises caution on lakes amid Central Texas flooding

Posted on July 5, 2025July 5, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

The authority says people should avoid the lakes because of flood debris, fast-moving flows and bacteria levels that traditionally increase following a flood event. AUSTIN, Texas — The devastating flooding rains that have struck Central Texas over the Fourth of July holiday weekend have led to dangerous conditions for boaters and swimmers on the Highland Lakes in Central Texas. The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) has advised people to avoid Lake Travis, Lake LBJ and…

In Texas region prone to catastrophic floods, questions grow about lack of warning

Posted on July 5, 2025July 5, 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 forecast began to look ominous in Texas Hill County on Thursday afternoon. A flood watch was issued by the National Weather Service at 1:18 p.m. that predicted up to 7 inches of…

Austin bans watercrafts until Monday in wake of area flooding

Posted on July 5, 2025July 5, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

AUSTIN, Texas — In the wake of serious flooding that has devastated Central Texas, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson has announced that the city has a watercraft ban on Austin waterways until Monday afternoon. The ban includes personal and commercial watercrafts, wet bikes, motorized surfboards, canoes, kayaks, paddleboards and other similar devices on all waterways in the city, including creeks and streams. The areas affected by the ban include: The ban will remain in effect until…

Remembering those lost during the devastating Fourth of July flooding in the Hill Country

Posted on July 5, 2025July 5, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KENS/images/bb259431-af21-4ec4-a781-21ad0dbadb4c/20250705T142300/bb259431-af21-4ec4-a781-21ad0dbadb4c_750x422.jpgDozens of people have died from the flooding, according to officials. KERR COUNTY, Texas — A devastating scene unfolded in the Hill Country on the Fourth of July as at least 27 people, including children, died due to flooding in Kerr County. That number is expected to increase and search and rescue operations continue Saturday. While KENS 5 is still working to confirm the identities of those lost, here is what we know about the…

Flash floods like the one that swept through Texas are the nation's top storm-related killer

Posted on July 5, 2025July 5, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

The fast-rising floods kill an average of 127 people annually in the U.S. WASHINGTON — The monstrous, swift-moving flood that swept through the Hill Country of Texas on Friday, killing at least 24 people and leaving more people missing, was a flash flood, the nation’s top storm-related killer. Among those missing are more than 20 girls attending a summer camp. Authorities said more than 230 people had been rescued as of late Friday, including more than 160…

Flooding leaves 2 dead, 10 missing in Travis County

Posted on July 5, 2025July 5, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

A teenage girl who was witnessed being washed away is among those missing, the chief of Travis County Emergency Services District 1 confirmed to KVUE. AUSTIN, Texas — Two people are confirmed dead and at least 10 people are missing in Travis County – including a teenage girl who was witnessed being washed away – as heavy rain continues to fall throughout Central Texas on Saturday. According to Chief Donnie Norman with Travis County Emergency…

Houston Texans make donation to support those impacted by deadly Texas Hill Country floods

Posted on July 5, 2025July 5, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/KHOU/images/7b30543c-be39-4c86-826b-e1500afef1a7/20250704T211546/7b30543c-be39-4c86-826b-e1500afef1a7_750x422.jpg “We are heartbroken by the loss and damage that our neighbors in the Texas Hill Country have endured,” the team’s owners wrote on social media. KERR COUNTY, Texas — The Houston Texans are committing half a million dollars to “provide support and resources” to the communities impacted by the catastrophic flooding in the Texas Hill Country along the Guadalupe River. Editor’s note: The above video was published prior to the death toll rising to…

Houston Texans commit $500,000 to support those impacted by catastrophic Texas Hill Country floods

Posted on July 5, 2025July 5, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Houston Texans commit $500,000 to support those impacted by catastrophic Texas Hill Country floods

Posted on July 5, 2025July 5, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

“We are heartbroken by the loss and damage that our neighbors in the Texas Hill Country have endured,” the team’s owners wrote on social media. KERR COUNTY, Texas — The Houston Texans are committing half a million dollars to “provide support and resources” to the communities impacted by the catastrophic flooding in the Texas Hill Country along the Guadalupe River. Editor’s note: The above video was published prior to the death toll rising to 27….

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