The places where deadly Texas floodwaters have killed at more than 80 people
(You can now subscribe to our
(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel
Search teams are using helicopters, boats and drones to look for victims in flash floods that have torn across central Texas since the at the start of the July Fourth weekend. More than 80 people have died and many more are still missing, including at least 10 girls from a summer camp.At the center of the tragedy is the scenic Texas Hill Country, where volunteers and some families of the missing have searched the riverbanks despite being asked not to do so. Authorities in surrounding areas closer to Austin, the state capital, have also recovered victims from floodwaters.Here's a look at the known toll of dead and missing.Texas Hill Country Flash floods striking with the force to rip away concrete slabs and giant trees tore across Guadalupe River banks dotted with children's camps and campgrounds.Kerr County authorities had confirmed at least 68 deaths as of Sunday and said they had no way to total the number of missing across the county, the hardest-hit by the floods.Among Kerr County's confirmed dead are at least 28 children. The missing campers were from Camp Mystic , a riverside Christian camp for girls in the small town of Hunt Travis County Six people in Travis County died in the flooding, county spokesman Hector Nieto said Sunday evening. The flash floods along creeks carried away homes, trailers, cars and people in the northwest portion of the county.Travis County Judge Andy Brown, the top executive of the county, said earlier Sunday that some 50 people have been rescued by helicopter, in boats, and on foot. They've also sent resources to Kerr County, knowing that it was harder hit. While a flood watch remains in effect, officials say they have neutralized the initial emergency."Now we're going to be moving into recovery," said Eric Carter, chief Emergency Management Coordinator for Travis County.Burnet County Authorities in the largely rural county, which borders Travis County, reported three dead and five people missing in floodwaters that surged out of Cow Creek and other waterways.Other victims Two deaths were reported in both Kendall and Williamson counties, and there was one in Tom Green County.In Williamson County, in the north suburbs of Austin, the U.S. military at nearby Fort Hood helped evacuate 16 people people from a home for disabled children, County Judge Steve Snell said. The victim in Tom Green County was a woman whose body was found outside her submerged car in the city of San Angelo.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Monsoon mayhem to continue battering Delhi NCR, Haryana, Rajasthan and beyond until July 13
Cooler temperatures Air quality holds steady Live Events Incessant showers disrupt NCR Himachal Pradesh reels under disasters (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Relentless rainfall that began midweek has cooled Delhi's temperatures but also turned roads into rivers—and there's no respite in sight just to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), thunderstorms and moderate rain are forecast to persist across parts of Delhi, Gurugram, Ambala, and Ajmer until July recorded a minimum temperature of 25.6°C on Friday, with the day expected to top out at around 30°C. Relative humidity at 8:30 a.m. was a sticky 81%, despite the refreshing IMD has warned of more cloudy skies, thunderstorms, and rain over the next three days, keeping the capital and adjoining regions on rain cleaned the air, Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) stayed at 74, classified as satisfactory, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.(AQI Ranges: 0–50 good, 51–100 satisfactory, 101–200 moderate, and higher ranges increasingly unhealthy.)Since Wednesday evening, rain has lashed large parts of the National Capital Region. Gurugram faced widespread waterlogging, leaving vehicles wading through knee-deep Regional Meteorological Centre Chandigarh predicts intermittent rain and cloudy skies to persist in Gurugram for the next two Haryana's Ambala, fresh downpours were recorded, with similar weather expected into the in Rajasthan also reported waterlogged streets after heavy rainfall, and the IMD forecast for the district confirms thunderstorms with rain lasting through July the monsoon has been devastating in Himachal Pradesh, where 85 people have died so far due to landslides, flash floods, and related road district has borne the brunt, reporting the highest number of fatalities, while other severely affected areas include Kangra, Hamirpur, and Shimla.
India Today
2 days ago
- India Today
Devastating Texas floods kill 120, search continues for 170 missing
Flash floods in central Texas have turned deadly, killing at least 120 people and leaving over 170 still missing. The disaster has caused massive damage across the region, and rescue teams are working nonstop to search for those who haven't yet been found. The worst-hit area is Kerr County, where most of the bodies have been recovered so the Hill Country, people have set up memorials featuring flowers, candles, and photos to commemorate the victims. Among those lost were three friends celebrating the July Fourth weekend, twin 8-year-old girls attending summer camp, and a 91-year-old reported by Associated Press, on Wednesday night, hundreds gathered at Tivy Antler Stadium in Kerrville for a prayer vigil. Many wore green ribbons to honour the campers and staff from Camp Mystic, where at least 27 people died. Parents praised the teenage counsellors who helped guide younger kids to safety during the flooding. QUESTIONS RAISED ABOUT WARNING SYSTEM Many are now asking why no early warnings were issued before the floods. Officials had discussed installing a $1 million flood alert system near camps and rivers, but the project was never funded. Sheriff Larry Leitha said the focus now is on finding victims, and questions will be answered Governor Greg Abbott has requested that lawmakers approve new funding for warning systems and enhanced emergency plans. 'We must be better prepared in the future,' he Donald Trump has promised full support and plans to visit Texas on Friday to meet the families and Georgetown, floodwaters from the San Gabriel River swept through RV parks. One survivor, Teri Hoffman, lost her home but managed to rescue her dogs and save the last photo of her late mother. 'Everything else is gone,' she said.- EndsWith inputs from Associated Press
NDTV
2 days ago
- NDTV
Mourning Begins In Texas Where More Than 170 Are Still Missing From Flash Floods
Shock has turned into grief across Texas where at least 120 people have died from flash floods and more were missing as the search for victims moved methodically Thursday along endless miles of rivers and rubble. Photos of those who have died along with a colorful array of flowers and candles now decorate a fence in Hill Country - a growing tribute that reflects the enormity of the disaster in the region. The victims include three friends who had gathered for the July Fourth weekend, 8-year-old sisters who were at summer camp and a 91-year-old grandmother known for her sharp wit. More than 170 people have been reported missing, most in Kerr County, where nearly 100 victims have been recovered. The death toll remained at 120 Thursday. Authorities say they have carefully gone over the list of those unaccounted for but those numbers are often tough to pin down in the immediate aftermath of a disaster. More than 2,000 local, state and federal workers were involved in the search for victims. Stifling heat and mounds of trees, hunks of lumber and trash made the task more difficult. At a small shopping center damaged in the floods, people piled debris gathered from the rivers. Officials hope to eventually set aside personal items so residents find their possessions. On Wednesday, hundreds prayed, wept and held one another at a prayer service, among the first of many somber gatherings to come in the weeks ahead. "Our communities were struck with tragedy literally in the darkness," said Wyatt Wentrcek, a youth minister. David Garza drove more than an hour to support loved ones affected by the floods. "I'm from here, and I was here in the '78 flood and the '87 flood," Garza said. "I just wanted to be a part of this." Some at the service wore green ribbons for the girls from Camp Mystic, the century-old Christian summer camp where at least 27 campers and counselors died. Parents of children who were at the many summer camps in Hill Country have credited the teenage counselors with ushering campers to safety and helping keep them calm during the chaos. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called on state lawmakers to approve funding for new warning systems and emergency communications in flood prone areas when the Legislature meets later this month. Abbott also asked for financial relief for the response and recovery efforts. "We must ensure better preparation for such events in the future," he said in a statement Wednesday. Public officials in the area have come under repeated criticism amid questions about the timeline of what happened and why widespread warnings were not sounded and more preparations were not made. Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha has said those questions will be answered after the victims are recovered. Local leaders have talked for years about the need for a flood warning system, but concerns about costs and noise led to missed opportunities to put up sirens. President Donald Trump has pledged to provide whatever relief Texas needs to recover and is planning to visit the state Friday. Polls taken before the floods show Americans largely believe the federal government should play a major role in preparing for and responding to natural disasters, which are becoming a growing worry. On Tuesday, a deluge in New Mexico triggered flash floods that killed three people. The devastation in Texas stretched from Hill Country all the way to just outside the state's capital. At least 15 people died in the Austin area and adjacent counties. Just north of Austin, floodwaters from the San Gabriel River swamped two RV parks in Georgetown. Teri Hoffman watched the water lift up her camper with her two dogs inside. "The camper just kind of goes over on its side and starts floating. And then all the other campers just started crashing into it," she said. Rescuers were able to save the dogs and she managed to dig out the last picture she has of her late mother. Everything else from the RV where she lived with her husband and children is gone, she said. "I couldn't look at it," Hoffman said. "I had to walk away." (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
