Summary
At least 95 people have died in Kerr County, Texas, due to flash floods. The floods hit south central Texas on Friday, causing a total of 119 deaths across the state and leaving more than 150 people missing in Kerr County alone.
Key Facts
- Kerr County experienced deadly floods, resulting in at least 95 deaths.
- The floods have caused a total of 119 deaths in Texas.
- Over 150 people are missing in Kerr County, including campers and a counselor from Camp Mystic.
- The death toll in Kerr County includes 36 children and 59 adults.
- Rescue teams are using heavy equipment to search for missing people.
- Within the first hour of the flood, emergency responders evacuated over 100 homes and rescued over 200 people in Kerrville.
- Some residents, like Christian Fell, experienced severe flooding without prior weather alerts.
- There is concern about whether authorities issued adequate flood warnings before the disaster.