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Economic Times
5 days ago
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- Economic Times
Texas faces another wave of devastating flooding; heavy rains lead to rescues and evacuations
How badly did the latest rains impact search efforts? Live Events Senior National Correspondent @JMichaelsNews is in Kerrville, Texas, covering the flash flood tragedy as search crews continue looking for more than 100 people still missing. He reports on how people are dealing with the recovery, physically and emotionally: — The Weather Channel (@weatherchannel) July 14, 2025 Where were evacuations and rescues happening this time? Is there any relief in the forecast for Texas? FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Heavy rains and flooding have hit Texas again, forcing rescues and evacuations just ten days after the state was hit by catastrophic flooding that killed more than 130 round of heavy rain and flash flooding hit the state over the weekend, leading to more evacuations in Kerrville and the surrounding areas, worsening river levels, and temporarily halting already overburdened emergency rescue missions. Despite the delays, rescue crews plan to resume operations as storm chances Kerrville, Texas, a riverbank memorial is gradually emerging as a focal point for community members to come together and grieve for those lost in the recent least 129 people have already died as a result of the initial floods, and more than 170 are still missing, as per a report by The NY renewed assault has seriously hampered ongoing search and rescue efforts for the dozens of people who are still missing from the original July 4 rainfall returned over the weekend in the state's most recent gut punch, causing new Flash Flood Emergencies as the San Saba River quickly rose to major flood stage, necessitating mandatory evacuations for residents in low-lying Kerrville saw yet another round of heavy rains, local police warned residents and even news crews to avoid the rapidly rising Guadalupe Byrne of FOX Weather reported from Kerrville on Monday morning that "It's the last thing that these search crews need as they are still looking for so many still missing from last weekend's flash flooding.""Unfortunately, we're expecting more rain here through Wednesday, and that search is still ongoing in the water and along miles of riverbanks," as quoted in a rescues occurred in places like Lampasas and San Saba, where rivers and creeks swelled dramatically, according to Texas Governor Greg Abbott. The river in Lampasas, northeast of Kerr County, rose from a typical level of 10 feet to over 30 feet, causing extensive road closures and search operations for victims of the initial Fourth of July 4 flooding, which devastated communities, especially in Kerr County, were temporarily halted by Sunday's sporadic heavy people, including young campers at Camp Mystic along the Guadalupe River, are still missing, and the death toll keeps the setbacks, first responder teams emphasize that as the immediate threat of the strongest storms lessens, they are committed to returning to their vital, life-saving work on to the FOX Forecast Center, the likelihood of storms will begin to decline on Monday and continue to do so through Tuesday. Even though there won't be as many storms overall, any storm that does form could bring with it 1-2 inches of rain, as quoted in a report by the NY despite the fact that operations were halted on Sunday due to rain, teams are returning to work as the weather 170 people are still missing, with 129 confirmed dead from the July 4 flooding.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Texas faces another wave of devastating flooding; heavy rains lead to rescues and evacuations
Heavy rains and flooding have hit Texas again, forcing rescues and evacuations just ten days after the state was hit by catastrophic flooding that killed more than 130 people. Another round of heavy rain and flash flooding hit the state over the weekend, leading to more evacuations in Kerrville and the surrounding areas, worsening river levels, and temporarily halting already overburdened emergency rescue missions. Despite the delays, rescue crews plan to resume operations as storm chances decrease. In Kerrville, Texas, a riverbank memorial is gradually emerging as a focal point for community members to come together and grieve for those lost in the recent floods. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why Seniors Are Losing Weight with These Barefoot Shoes – You Won't Believe It! Barefoot Vitality Undo How badly did the latest rains impact search efforts? At least 129 people have already died as a result of the initial floods, and more than 170 are still missing, as per a report by The NY Post. Live Events This renewed assault has seriously hampered ongoing search and rescue efforts for the dozens of people who are still missing from the original July 4 floods. Significant rainfall returned over the weekend in the state's most recent gut punch, causing new Flash Flood Emergencies as the San Saba River quickly rose to major flood stage, necessitating mandatory evacuations for residents in low-lying areas. As Kerrville saw yet another round of heavy rains, local police warned residents and even news crews to avoid the rapidly rising Guadalupe River. Senior National Correspondent @JMichaelsNews is in Kerrville, Texas, covering the flash flood tragedy as search crews continue looking for more than 100 people still missing. He reports on how people are dealing with the recovery, physically and emotionally: — The Weather Channel (@weatherchannel) July 14, 2025 Katie Byrne of FOX Weather reported from Kerrville on Monday morning that "It's the last thing that these search crews need as they are still looking for so many still missing from last weekend's flash flooding." "Unfortunately, we're expecting more rain here through Wednesday, and that search is still ongoing in the water and along miles of riverbanks," as quoted in a report. Where were evacuations and rescues happening this time? Numerous rescues occurred in places like Lampasas and San Saba, where rivers and creeks swelled dramatically, according to Texas Governor Greg Abbott. The river in Lampasas, northeast of Kerr County, rose from a typical level of 10 feet to over 30 feet, causing extensive road closures and evacuations. Some search operations for victims of the initial Fourth of July 4 flooding, which devastated communities, especially in Kerr County, were temporarily halted by Sunday's sporadic heavy rainfall. Numerous people, including young campers at Camp Mystic along the Guadalupe River, are still missing, and the death toll keeps rising. Is there any relief in the forecast for Texas? Despite the setbacks, first responder teams emphasize that as the immediate threat of the strongest storms lessens, they are committed to returning to their vital, life-saving work on Monday. According to the FOX Forecast Center, the likelihood of storms will begin to decline on Monday and continue to do so through Tuesday. Even though there won't be as many storms overall, any storm that does form could bring with it 1-2 inches of rain, as quoted in a report by the NY Post. FAQs Are search teams still searching for the missing? Yes, despite the fact that operations were halted on Sunday due to rain, teams are returning to work as the weather improves. How many people remain unaccounted for? Over 170 people are still missing, with 129 confirmed dead from the July 4 flooding.
New York Post
5 days ago
- Climate
- New York Post
Texas pounded by second wave of river flooding, stalling crucial search & rescue efforts
KERRVILLE, Texas – The Lone Star State continues to grapple with a heartbreaking series of events. Just over a week after the initial catastrophic and deadly deluges, heavy rains and devastating flash floods have returned, pounding Texas once more. A riverside memorial in Kerrville, Texas, is steadily becoming a central gathering point for the community to mourn and remember those taken by the recent floods. This renewed onslaught, particularly intense on Sunday, not only caused widespread damage and new evacuations but has also severely hindered ongoing search and rescue operations for the dozens still missing from the initial July 4 floods. The initial floods have already claimed at least 129 lives, with over 170 people still unaccounted for. The latest gut punch to the state saw significant rainfall return over the weekend, leading to fresh Flash Flood Emergencies as the San Saba River rapidly rose to major flood stage, prompting mandatory evacuations for residents in low-lying areas. 9 The initial floods have already claimed at least 129 lives, with over 170 people still unaccounted for. 9 Rescuers assisting a person from a flooded vehicle. via REUTERS Meanwhile, the city of Kerrville, still reeling from the previous week's events, experienced another round of intense downpours, with local police urging residents and even news crews to move away from the rapidly swelling Guadalupe River. '(It's) the last thing that these search crews need as they are still looking for so many still missing from last weekend's flash flooding,' reported FOX Weather's Katie Byrne from Kerrville on Monday morning. 'That search still happening in miles of riverbanks and in the water, and we're expecting more rain here, unfortunately, through Wednesday.' 9 A tow truck driver attempts to recover a submerged car during flash flooding. Getty Images 9 Search and rescue team with cadaver dog searching flood-damaged area. Getty Images 9 Debris from homes lays along the bank of the Guadalupe River. Getty Images Byrne had been in Kerrville reporting on the disaster when her cellphone began to blare, warning people to move to higher ground. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott confirmed that dozens of rescues took place in areas like Lampasas and San Saba, where rivers and creeks swelled dramatically. Lampasas, located northeast of Kerr County, saw its river rise from a normal 10-foot level to over 30 feet, leading to widespread road closures and evacuations. 9 Map of Texas highlighting Gillespie and Kerr Counties at significant risk of flash flooding. 9 Roberto Marquez places a cross at a memorial wall for flood victims, Sunday, July 13, 2025. AP Sunday's intermittent heavy rainfall temporarily suspended some search efforts for victims from the initial Fourth of July 4 flooding, which devastated communities, particularly in Kerr County. The death toll, primarily concentrated in that county, continues to climb, with many of the missing, including young campers at Camp Mystic along the Guadalupe River. The FOX Forecast Center said Kerrville saw another 3-4 inches of rain in only a couple of hours Sunday. The Guadalupe near Hunt, Texas, luckily remained out of any flood stage, even with all of the rain that fell. 9 The FOX Forecast Center said Kerrville saw another 3-4 inches of rain in only a couple of hours Sunday. The Guadalupe near Hunt, Texas, luckily remained out of any flood stage, even with all of the rain that fell. Xinhua/Shutterstock 9 Rain falls near memorial for flood victims along the Guadalupe River. AP Despite the setbacks, teams of first responders stress that they are determined to resume their critical, life-saving work Monday as the immediate threat of the heaviest storms diminishes. The FOX Forecast Center said the chances of storms will start to decrease on Monday, heading into Tuesday. However, even though fewer storms are expected overall, any storm that does develop could bring a quick 1-2 inches of rain. Heading into next weekend, the entire state of Texas will begin to dry out as a large mid-level ridge parks itself over the south, the FOX Forecast Center adds. This will deflect any storms up-and-over the ridge, leaving Texas dry.
