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Kerr County, flood warning

Kerr County authorities discussed warning systems at least 20 times since 1987

Since 2016, the topic of a "flood warning system" for Kerr County has come up at 20 different county commissioners' meetings, according to minutes. The idea for a system was first introduced by Kerr County Commissioner Thomas Moser and Emergency Management Coordinator Dub Thomas in March 2016.

Washington Examiner on MSN · 2h

Death count up to 87 in Kerr County, officials won’t say why no warning was given

There are more than 100 emergency personnel on the ground working to reunite families, the sheriff said. A large-scale search and rescue effort is ongoing.

Austin American-Statesman · 1d

Kerr County asked Texas to help pay for a flood warning system for 8 years. Can it happen now?

Kerr County and the Upper Guadalupe River Authority have tried several times to get funding to upgrade flood alerts on the river, dating back to 2016.

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The Washington Post · 3h

Texas county deflects mounting questions over actions before deadly flood

In the days after the devastating flood that killed dozens in Central Texas, local officials have deflected direct questions about preparations and warnings in advance of the storm that struck July Fo

NBC News on MSN · 4h

Texas officials give few answers to growing questions about response to deadly floods

Four days after the devastating flash floods in Texas Hill Country, local officials and law enforcement in Kerr County couldn’t provide basic details of the emergency response.

Seattle Times · 14h

Officials push away questions about lack of widespread warnings before deadly Texas floods

Officials leading the search for victims of the devastating flooding in Texas pushed away intensifying questions about who was responsible for monitoring the weather that killed more than 100 people as flash floods barreled toward camps and homes.

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Austin American-Statesman on … · 13h

Live: Family confirms 20-month-old Austin boy among victims of Kerr County flooding

Rescue crews in Travis, Burnet and Williamson counties continue to search for people who went missing in the July 4 floods. Here's what we know Tuesday.

BBC · 1d

Texas governor gives update as flood death toll continues to rise

We've just finished hearing from Kerr County officials and Texas senator Ted Cruz. Here's what we heard during their media briefing a few moments ago: Kerr County sheriff Larry Le

POLITICO on MSN · 1d

Death toll from catastrophic flooding in Texas surpasses 100

Authorities overseeing the search for flood victims in Texas said they will wait to address questions about weather warnings and why some summer camps did not evacuate ahead of the catastrophic flooding.

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USA Today · 1d

At least 24 dead, over 20 children missing from summer camp in 'catastrophic' Texas flood

Plus: President Donald Trump spoke with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy this week.

Time on MSN · 1d

Texas Floods: Search Continues for Camp Mystic Girls

Among those still missing are 10 young girls and one counselor from an all-girls Christian summer camp, Camp Mystic, Sheriff Larry Leitha of Kerr County confirmed on Sunday afternoon. The camp is situated right by the river in Kerr County,

The Washington Post · 1d

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 104 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.

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The ‘hub' of a tiny Kerr County town feeds locals from a demolished storefront

The Hunt Store was badly damaged by the Texas floods, but the owner vows to rebuild the landmark where Kinky Friedman and ...

Kerr County was aware of flooding issues in 2016. A former commissioner explains why sirens weren't installed.

Former Kerr County Commissioner Tom Moser said in 2016 their flood warning system was "marginal at best." Still, the county ...

Click2Houston13m

Trae Tha Truth and Relief Gang Step Up in Kerr County: “We Just Do What We Can”

As heartbreaking floodwaters swept through Kerr County and surrounding parts of Central Texas over the weekend, Trae Tha ...

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Texas county where campers died was denied money to boost warning systems

Twice, the Texas Division of Emergency Management turned down Kerr County's requests for money to improve flood warnings.

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'All I can hear are the screams': Kerr County woman recounts deadly Guadalupe River flooding

At least 94 are dead in Kerr County, Texas alone after historic floods. The owner of Blue Oak RV Park is haunted by the ...

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Kerr County plan labeled flash flooding 'highly likely' with 'major' impact on public safety

A "Basic Plan" for emergency response for three Texas counties labeled flash flooding as having a "major" impact on public safety, according to a page on a city website.

The Texas Tribune on MSN5h

Weather warnings gave officials a 3 hour, 21 minute window to save lives in Kerr County. What happened then remains unclear.

Federal forecasters issued their first flood warning at 1:14 a.m. on July 4. Local officials haven’t shed light on when they ...

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Gov. Abbott gets aerial tour of Kerr County disaster area, gives update on death toll

Officials reported at least 84 bodies recovered across Kerr and Kendall counties on Monday. That number is expected to grow.

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