Texas, flash flooding
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A study puts the spotlight on Texas as the leading U.S. state by far for flood-related deaths, with more than 1,000 of them from 1959 to 2019
The July Fourth flood moved so quickly in the middle of the night that it caught many off guard in a county that lacked a warning system.
Kerr County failed to secure a warning system, even as local officials remained aware of the risks and as billions of dollars were available for similar projects.
Flash floods in Texas last week killed at least 121 people and left more than 170 missing. Farmers are now working to assess damage to their properties.
Kerrville residents react to President Trump’s visit after the devastating floods, saying his presence brought comfort, unity and hope to their grieving Texas town.