Texas, flood and flash
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The region of Texas that suffered tremendous loss last week because of heavy rain and flooding is once again in danger of taking in more water. On Sunday morning, the National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for the epicenter of the catastrophic Independence Day flooding event.
Ground search operations were suspended Sunday in Kerr County, Texas, where crews have continued to look for those still lost after catastrophic July 4 flooding.
Kerr County authorities issued a new Guadalupe River evacuation notice and suspended search operations as more heavy rains inundated the area early Sunday.
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New flash flooding hit parts of Kerr County, Texas on Sunday, just nine days after the same region saw devastating floods that left 129 dead. “Life-threatening flash flooding” struck
Fatigue and frustration are growing among rescue workers who are ending another long day of searching for those who perished in last week's Hill Country flood disaster. Some volunteers involved in the search are even resorting to on-site IV injections to get through the hottest day yet in the Guadalupe River basin,
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A stretch of chain-link fence along the Guadalupe River in the Texas town of Kerrville has become a focal point for the community's grief.
Searches were suspended and a new flash flood warning was issued in Kerrville and Kerr County, Texas, on July 13 in the wake of the flooding that struck the area last week on July 4. The warning was downgraded to a flood watch hours later.
If you would like to volunteer to help with flood recovery, the city said to register in advance online. Registered volunteers are asked to come to Tivy Antler Stadium, located at 1310 Sydney Baker Street in Kerrville. Check-in starts at 8 a.m.