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Texas Flood Emergency: Guadalupe River Surprises Residents

7/5/2025

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Rice Addresses Flooding

In Kerr County, Texas, torrential rains transformed the Guadalupe River into a raging torrent, catching residents off guard just before the July 4th festivities. City Manager Dalton Rice expressed concern over the unexpected intensity, while the National Weather Service swiftly escalated flood warnings to a flash flood emergency early Friday morning, leaving the community reeling.

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Governor Declares Disaster

Tragedy struck Kerr County, Texas, as severe flooding claimed at least 13 lives and left 23 children missing from Camp Mystic. The Guadalupe River surged after a staggering 10 inches of rain, igniting a massive rescue operation with 500 workers and helicopters racing against time. Governor Abbott declared a disaster, urging residents to evacuate as more rain looms on the horizon.

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Rice Addresses Flooding

In Kerr County, Texas, torrential rains transformed the Guadalupe River into a raging torrent, catching residents off guard just before the July 4th festivities. City Manager Dalton Rice expressed concern over the unexpected intensity, while the National Weather Service swiftly escalated flood warnings to a flash flood emergency early Friday morning, leaving the community reeling.

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