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Central Texas Flash Floods Leave 109 Dead and 161 Missing

Texas officials have declared a public health emergency to unlock federal aid in support of overwhelmed medical services.

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Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott speaks on the topic of illegal immigration on the border during a press conference at Anzalduas Park on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Mission, Texas.
El Secretario de Salud de Estados Unidos, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., declaró una emergencia de salud pública para Texas tras las mortales inundaciones del pasado fin de semana. Foto: @TxPDS
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Overview

  • Guadalupe River surged more than 26 feet in under an hour on July 4, triggering flash floods across Kerr County and the Texas Hill Country.
  • Camp Mystic, a girls’ summer camp in Kerr County, suffered extensive damage with over 30 campers and counselors among the confirmed dead.
  • Federal disaster declaration has unlocked FEMA funding and mobilized the Texas National Guard for debris removal and infrastructure repairs.
  • Search-and-rescue teams continue employing helicopters and drones in deteriorating conditions, though officials say odds of finding survivors are fading.
  • Forecasts predict additional heavy rain in the coming days, complicating recovery operations and raising the risk of further flooding.