Texas, floods and Kerr County
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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.
KERVILLE, Texas (KLTV) - An East Texas couple is in Kerrville, providing supplies to those recovering from the deadly flooding. At least 134 people were killed in the Texas flooding, and 101 are still listed as missing. Kerr County was the hardest hit, with 107 confirmed deaths. Thirty-seven of those were children.
Volunteers and rescue crews are still searching for the over 100 people that are still missing from the floods that killed at least 135 people.
Governor Abbott and General Nordhaus surveyed flood damage in Kerrville, Texas, and reviewed recovery efforts.
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.
Texas officials face questions over who monitored weather and warned of floodwaters heading toward camps and homes.
Bob Cordes has sharpened more than 300 chainsaw blades so far, proving crucial for first responders as they press on with search and recovery efforts.
Goldie was found 14 days after going missing during the flooding. Kerrville Pets Alive! has worked tirelessly to reunite owners with their pets, both alive and dead.