Flash floods in Texas over the Fourth of July weekend resulted in at least 82 confirmed deaths, with many still missing. The floods hit the Texas Hill Country when a weather system delivered catastrophic rainfall, dropping most of its 12 inches during the early morning hours. Witnesses described the flooding as a 'pitch black wall of death.' The Guadalupe River surged dramatically, causing urgent searches for the unaccounted individuals. Criticism has arisen over the effectiveness of emergency warnings and preparedness leading up to the disaster.
Survivors have described the floods as a 'pitch black wall of death' and said they received no emergency warnings, raising serious concerns about preparedness.
Massive rain during the Fourth of July weekend, particularly 12 inches falling in a short time, led to catastrophic flooding in the Texas Hill Country.
The Guadalupe River rose 26 feet in just 45 minutes due to heavy rainfall, complicating search and rescue operations for the missing.
Authorities confirmed 82 deaths, with 41 still unaccounted for, as rescuers continue their efforts in the flooded areas of Kerr County.
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