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Trump Visits Flood-Stricken Texas Hill Country as Federal Aid Expands

Federal disaster relief now covers nine counties alongside ongoing searches through flood debris under intensified scrutiny of alert failures

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President Donald Trump, left, speaks as Texas Gov. Greg Abbott listens during a roundtable discussion with first responders and local officials at Hill Country Youth Event Center in Kerrville, Texas, during a tour to observe flood damage, Friday, July 11, 2025.
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrived at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio before heading to Kerrville on Friday. Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

Overview

  • President Donald Trump toured Kerrville on July 11 and approved extending the major disaster declaration from Kerr County to eight additional counties, unlocking federal funds for recovery
  • Joint efforts by local, state and federal teams continue to comb debris along the Guadalupe River, with roughly 170 people still unaccounted for
  • Local officials face inquiries after National Weather Service flash-flood warnings took up to 90 minutes to reach Kerr County’s CodeRED alert system
  • Families of the 27 campers and counselors lost at Camp Mystic met with officials during the presidential visit to discuss relief and remembrance
  • Authorities and community leaders have begun outlining long-term rebuilding plans for homes, infrastructure and emergency-alert upgrades