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Death Toll Rises to at Least 95 in Texas Flash Floods

CBS News on MSN · 2h

Death toll in devastating central Texas flash floods climbs to at least 95, dozens still missing

Although Kerr County was hit hardest by flooding, at least seven others have been confirmed dead in different parts of Texas. About 150 miles east of Camp Mystic, Travis County has confirmed at least four deaths, county spokesperson Hector Nieto told CBS News by phone Saturday night. Travis County includes the Texas capital city of Austin.

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 30m

Death Toll Rises to at Least 95 in Texas Flash Floods; Rescuers Search for Survivors

Rescuers searched the Guadalupe River for survivors of the Texas flash floods that killed at least 95 people over the July Fourth holiday weekend, with an unknown number of people still missing. The basin area was crowded with families and campers preparing to enjoy the holiday when pounding rain brought about catastrophic flash floods just before dawn Friday.

The Washington Post · 7h

The Latest: Massive search for survivors underway after deadly Texas floods

A July Fourth weekend deluge in Texas caused catastrophic flash flooding that has killed at least 89 people. Camp Mystic in Kerr County says Monday morning that it is “grieving the loss” of 27 campers and counselors as the search continues for victims of the disaster.

Texas, Floods

What Made the Texas Floods So Devastating?

Texas Hill Country, where much of the flooding took place this time, is often referred to as “flash flood alley.” It's home to steep terrain and a lack of vegetation that creates a perfect storm for waters to rise quickly.

The New York Times · 1h

What We Know About the Floods in Central Texas

At least 81 people, including more than two dozen children, died in the torrential downpour. Dozens more were still missing three days later.

USA TODAY on MSN · 53m

Who's to blame for Texas flooding tragedy? There is a lot of finger pointing.

The catastrophe was caused by a perfect storm of difficult-to-forecast rainfall and fast-moving water. Some wonder if budget cuts made things worse.

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Maren Morris, Lana Del Rey and More Musicians Speak Out in the Wake of Deadly Texas Floods: 'Devastating'

The death toll has risen to at least 94 people from the Texas floods since Friday, July 4. Musicians including Maren Morris, ...

2hon MSN

A look at some of the worst floods in US history, from Hurricane Katrina to dam disasters

The devastation in Texas Hill Country isn't the first time Americans have mourned the victims of deadly floodwaters.

7hon MSN

Deadly Texas floods raise questions about emergency alerts and whether staffing cuts affected forecasts and warnings

The first weather emergency alert sent by the National Weather Service with urgent language instructing people to "seek ...

2h

Alabama couple, their daughter-in-law, and granddaughter remain missing after Texas floods

Family members continue to search for a Mobile couple along with their daughter in law and granddaughter following this ...

48mon MSN

Video: Campers evacuate from floods while singing worship songs on the bus

Videos shared from a Camp Mystic nurse show campers evacuating on a bus while passing devastation from the floods along the ...

2hon MSN

A family slept as Texas floods raged. A stranger screamed, and saved their lives.

Deadly floodwaters encircled Chrissy Eliashar's home in Jonestown, Texas. So Matthew Crowder jumped into action.

1hon MSN

Debate erupts over role job cuts played in weather forecasts ahead of deadly Texas floods

Former federal officials and outside experts have warned for months that President Trump’s deep staffing cuts to the National ...

28mon MSN

Who is Neil Jacobs? Meet Trump’s nominee to lead NOAA in the wake of Texas floods

President Donald Trump’s nominees for the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration will appear for a confirmation hearing ...

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