Central Texas faced catastrophic flooding after heavy rains during the July 4th weekend, leading to over 80 deaths and many missing, especially children. The Guadalupe River rose dramatically, resulting in widespread destruction of homes and displacement of residents. First responders are actively searching for missing individuals, including campers from a local site. Flash flood warnings remain in effect as additional rainfall is anticipated. The flooding exposes Texas' weaknesses in flood preparedness, with millions of properties at risk and low levels of flood insurance coverage among homeowners.
The Guadalupe River reportedly surged more than 20 feet, sweeping away homes, cars, and entire cabins in its path. Communities have been left reeling as floodwaters destroyed countless homes, displacing residents across the region.
As of Monday, the death toll stands at over 80, with dozens still missing, many of them children. In Kerr County, several campers and a counselor from Camp Mystic remain unaccounted for.
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for parts of the Texas Hill Country, with additional rainfall of up to 10 inches expected on Monday.
According to Neptune Flood's latest research, more than 2.1 million properties across Texas already face flood risk, and over 200,000 are projected to flood with near certainty in the coming decades.
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