Guadalupe River Flood History

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the danger on the Guadalupe River wasn't a surprise

Why did the Guadalupe River flood so fast? What to know about Texas' 'Flash Flood Alley'

The Texas Hill Country has been notorious for flash floods caused by the Guadalupe River. Here's why the area is called "Flash Flood Alley."

Fox 4 News · 2d

A DEADLY PATTERN: Guadalupe River flooding echoes tragedies of 1932 and 1987

The Guadalupe River has risen to catastrophic levels in the same area three times in the past century, impacting camps and campers each time.

CBS News on MSN · 2d

History warned of the Central Texas flood: Why the danger on the Guadalupe River wasn't a surprise

In what experts call "Flash Flood Alley," the terrain reacts quickly to rainfall steep slopes, rocky ground, and narrow riverbeds leave little time for warning.

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Associated Press News on MSN · 2d

A deadly 1987 flood scarred the same Texas county that is reeling through another disaster

The flash floods that killed at least 100 people in central Texas last week is only the latest Guadalupe River disaster to claim lives.

The Washington Post · 1d

4 questions that are still unanswered about Texas' deadly floods

Key questions remain unanswered about the actions Texas officials took both before and during the catastrophic July Fourth holiday floods remain unanswered

Bloomberg on MSN · 19h

Trump Sees Devastation From Texas Floods in Visit to State

President Donald Trump in Texas on Friday viewed firsthand the devastation left by extreme flooding that killed at least 120 people and left scores still missing in the state’s Hill Country region, seeking to reassure residents of the federal response to the disaster.

A Century of Floods at Camp Mystic

The New York Times · 14h

Evacuations and Lost Cabins: A Century of Floods at Camp Mystic

Some camps in the region had to be evacuated, and local newspapers described how Camp Mystic was among those cut off from the outside world. According to a Kerr County history book, floodwaters at Camp Mystic almost reached the top of the dining hall’s stairs.

CBS News on MSN · 1d

Maps show where devastating flash flooding hit Texas, including Camp Mystic

Multiple parts of Central Texas, including Kerr County, were shocked by flash floods Friday when the Guadalupe River and others rose rapidly.

USA Today · 20h

See how the Texas floods unfolded and why Camp Mystic was in a hazardous location

Maps show how heavy rainfall and rocky terrain helped create the devastating Texas floods that have killed more than 120 people.

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The history of 'Flash Flood Alley,' the hilly region in Texas prone to flooding emergencies

The region of Texas where flash flooding killed more than 90 people -- including dozens of campers -- is known for its ...

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Remembering the 1987 Guadalupe River flash flood that killed 10 after raging through a Hill Country summer camp

Teens at the Pot O’ Gold Christian Camp near Comfort, Texas, were swamped by a wall of water as they tried to escape.

The Texas Tribune on MSN23h

Texas Hill Country floods: What we know so far

With hundreds confirmed dead or still missing, questions remain about the local response to flood warnings. Meanwhile, ...

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A look at some of the worst floods in Texas history

As search and rescue efforts continue in response to the “catastrophic” and deadly flooding of the Guadalupe River in Kerr ...

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The Guadalupe River in Texas surged 26 feet in just 45 minutes. It caught everyone off guard

The Guadalupe River in Texas surged 26 feet in just 45 minutes. It caught everyone off guard - What began as a routine flood developed into a deadly disaster, with the death toll now in triple digits ...

The Texas Tribune on MSN3d

As Guadalupe River flows calm, evidence of its destructive force remains

Hill Country residents and volunteers on Tuesday continued picking up the pieces that the deadly waterway left behind days ...

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