Flash flood threat increases for parts of Central Texas
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Searches were suspended and a new flash flood warning was issued in Kerrville and Kerr County, Texas, on July 13 in the wake of the flooding that struck the area last week on July 4. The warning was downgraded to a flood watch hours later.
The latest death count from the July 4 flash flood event in Texas is up to 129 with more than 170 people still missing. Sunday morning recovering efforts were suspended in Kerr County due to heavy rainfall and a new flash flood warning issued for several areas in the Hill Country
The conditions are life threatening and could flood creeks, streams, streets, highways, underpasses and "urban areas," according to the NWS.
Kerr County authorities issued a new Guadalupe River evacuation notice and suspended search operations as more heavy rains inundated the area early
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The Weather Channel on MSNKerr County Under Flash Flood, Halting Search OperationsMore rain and flash flooding is ongoing throughout Central Texas, with life-threatening flash flood warnings in effect for many areas around the Hill Country, including hard-hit Kerr County. Search and rescue missions have been paused for Sunday,
The National Weather Service warned that the Guadalupe River could surge to nearly 15 feet—5 feet above flood stage—by Sunday afternoon.
As search and recovery efforts continue following the deadly floods, NWS warns of isolated flash floods due to the possibility of heavy rain this weekend.⛈️
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New flash flooding hit parts of Kerr County, Texas on Sunday, just nine days after the same region saw devastating floods that left 129 dead. “Life-threatening flash flooding” struck
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A "Basic Plan" for emergency response for three Texas counties labeled flash flooding as having a "major" impact on public safety, according to a page on a city website.