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Less than 5% of homes in the county's FEMA floodplain had flood coverage, well below the national average. Uptake was even worse in other areas that flooded.
The Commerce Department acting inspector general's office will evaluate the National Weather Service’s actions around the catastrophic flooding in Texas
Many described the river’s rise as a “wall of water.” But to understand just how much water fell, it's helpful to put the numbers in perspective.
As the water rises, so does the Kerr County community, especially one man who reunited a brother and sister, swept away in the flood.
Commissioners in Kerr County, Texas, are set to meet Monday in their first official court hearing since more than 100 people in the county, including children and counselors at a summer camp, were killed in catastrophic flooding last week.
Kerr County commissioners were scheduled to meet on July 28 to resume discussions on a possible property tax hike to pay for flood recovery, which has generated some local protests. Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly posted statements to the county's website to explain the county's predicament in getting back on its feet.
"Our hearts are broken alongside our families that are enduring this unimaginable tragedy," Camp Mystic's update stated. "We are praying for them constantly."
Governor Greg Abbott provided a significant update on the ongoing flood recovery efforts in Kerr County and other parts of Texas.
The questions about a flood warning system before the deadly Central Texas floods continue. Some are shining the spotlight on a 2021 public meeting where county leaders debated whether to take $10 million from the Biden Administration, but what people are saying online and what actually happened are not the same.
As the search for victims continues, county officials say "additional resources" are being deployed as the "mission efforts become more technical."
Search and rescue teams continue to look for missing persons weeks after July Fourth floods in Texas.