There were at least 24 confirmed dead due to the flooding as of Friday evening. The National Weather Service referred to the flood as a “life-threatening” situation. A Smith County emergency responder is among the crews engaged in search and rescue operations during severe floods in Central Texas. Smith County Emergency Services District #2 said … Read more
A couple from Abilene is missing after floodwaters hit Kerr County, leaving family seeking public help to find them. KERR COUNTY, Texas — A couple from Abilene is missing after floodwaters swept through Kerr County Friday morning, their family members told WFAA. Robert Brake, 67, and Joni Brake, 66, were visiting their youngest son, who lives … Read more
Officials say more than 20 children are unaccounted for from the camp, located along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County. KERRVILLE, Texas — Among the more than 20 girls missing from Camp Mystic after flash flooding hit Kerr County early Friday, one of them is from Dallas, her mother says. Carrie Crossman Hanna told WFAA … Read more
The move comes following rounds of rain that hit the Hill Country overnight Thursday and into Friday. AUSTIN, Texas — The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) opened multiple floodgates at Wirtz and Starcke dams on Friday in an effort to release storm runoff flowing into Lake LBJ from the Llano River. The move comes following … Read more
The move comes following rounds of rain that hit the Hill Country overnight Thursday and into Friday. AUSTIN, Texas — The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) opened multiple floodgates at Wirtz and Starcke dams on Friday in an effort to release storm runoff flowing into Lake LBJ from the Llano River. The move comes following … Read more
Officials say at least six people have been killed in Kerr County due to the flooding, prompting evacuations. KERR COUNTY, Texas — A disaster declaration has been issued in the Texas Hill Country following a deadly flash flooding event early Friday morning, and many North Texans are on their way to help. Kerrville Mayor Joe … Read more
July Fourth brought “life-threatening flash flooding” to the Kerrville area. The mayor issued a disaster declaration and local holiday celebrations were canceled. KERRVILLE, Texas — Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring Jr. issued a disaster declaration amid “catastrophic” local flooding that has killed at least 13 people on the Fourth of July. County and state officials confirmed … Read more