Summary
In Kerrville, Texas, emergency dispatchers received over 400 calls during a severe flood event last summer, which caused significant devastation along the Guadalupe River. The July Fourth weekend flooding resulted in the deaths of 136 people in Texas, with 117 fatalities in Kerr County alone. Many of the calls came from people trapped in dangerous situations, requiring urgent rescue efforts.
Key Facts
- More than 400 emergency calls were made during the flooding in Kerr County, Texas.
- The floods happened during the July Fourth holiday and were highly destructive.
- At least 136 people died statewide from the floods, with 117 deaths in Kerr County.
- The flooding affected cabins and youth camps along the Guadalupe River.
- Some people were found stranded in trees and on rooftops due to rising waters.
- Emergency responders used boats and emergency vehicles for rescues.
- Kerr County officials faced criticism for their response to the flood warnings.
- Some 911 calls released include pleas from people who did not survive the floods.
