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At least 19 of the cabins at Camp Mystic were located in designated flood zones, including some in an area deemed “extremely hazardous” by the county.
Kerr County first tried to secure $1 million for a flood warning system in 2017, but could not. Could such a system have prevented loss of life on July 4?
Kerr County is reeling from deadly July 4th flooding, with 43 deaths and 27 girls from Camp Mystic missing, prompting evacuations and intense search efforts.
A heartbreaking video shows campers and staffers at Camp Mystic being playful and enjoying their summer hours before waters from the catastrophic Texas flash flood swept away scores of young girls.
Follow along for developments on the July Fourth floods along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County and Central Texas.
What should have been an annual day of celebration turned to tragedy as severe overnight storms caused an Independence Day flood killing at least 13 in Kerr County and leaving over 20 young girls
The president has defended his administration's response to the fatal flooding amid criticism that federal assistance could've been provided more quickly.