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Map Shows Texas Girls' Camp Where Dozens Drowned Was Located in High-Risk Flood Zone

At least 27 campers and counselors at Camp Mystic perished in Friday's floods, with the total death toll in the floods now surpassing 100.

CNN International on MSN · 4d

Children’s camps in Texas were located in areas known to be at high risk of flooding

When too much rain falls for the ground to absorb, it runs downhill, pulled by gravity into streams, creeks and rivers.

ABC News on MSN · 8h

FEMA maps underestimated risk in catastrophic Texas flood, data shows

The risk of the catastrophic flooding that struck Texas Hill Country as people slept on July 4 and left at least 120 dead was potentially underestimated by federal authorities, according to

Texas, flood and Camp Mystic

Latin Times on MSN · 5h

Camp Mystic Owner Killed By Horrific Floods Was Warning Officials About the River For Decades

The owner of Texas Christian summer camp Camp Mystic died during the state's horrific floods last week, despite repeatedly warning officials about the volatility of the nearby Guadalupe River.

The Washington Post · 1d

A decade of missed opportunities: Texas couldn't find $1M for flood warning system near camps

Over the last decade, an array of local and state agencies have missed opportunities to fund a flood warning system intended to avert the type of disaster that swept away dozens of youth campers and others in Kerr County,

The Boston Globe · 1d

Mourning begins in Texas where more than 170 are still missing from flash floods

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.

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How Texas' land rules allowed camps to operate in flood-prone areas

The deadly Texas floods have brought the state's approach to land approvals, especially in flood-prone areas, under more ...

Officials Feared Flood Risk to Youth Camps but Rejected Warning System

Kerr County had discussed buying such things as water gauges and sirens after previous flood disasters. But as with many ...

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Camp Mystic disaster plan approved 2 days before Central Texas flood killed dozens

Records released Tuesday show Camp Mystic met state regulations for disaster procedures, but details of the plan remain ...

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Texas flooding live updates: Death toll at 121 as search continues for the missing

At least 121 people are dead from the devastating flooding in the Texas Hill Country.Kerr County was hit the hardest, with at ...

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Before Tragedy, Texas Repeatedly Rejected Pleas for Flood Alarm Funding

Kerr County failed to secure a warning system, even as local officials remained aware of the risks and as billions of dollars ...

The Texas Tribune on MSN9h

Texas Hill Country floods: What we know so far

With hundreds confirmed dead or still missing, questions remain about the local response to flood warnings. Meanwhile, lawmakers will weigh measures to mitigate future disasters.

What to know about camp safety: Key questions for parents after Texas flooding

Experts share key questions parents should ask about summer camp safety following the deadly Texas flooding that left dozens ...

Risk of Flooding Returns to Texas County Hit by Deadly Storms

The threat of heavy rain is “slight” for this weekend, but with the ground fully saturated in Kerr County even small amounts ...

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