Overview

• President Trump visited Kerrville on July 11 to meet first responders and families affected by the July 4 flash flood along the Guadalupe River.
• He approved extending the major disaster declaration from Kerr County to eight additional counties, unlocking federal assistance for rebuilding and recovery.
• Federal and state teams continue search and recovery efforts as the official death toll reaches 120 and over 170 people remain unaccounted for.
• Local authorities face criticism for delayed alerts after the river surged 26 feet in 45 minutes, even as the National Weather Service asserts it issued warnings hours before the flood.
• The administration reiterated plans to reform FEMA and support new early warning systems as Texas lawmakers convene special sessions to fund sirens and improve alert protocols.