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At least 95 dead in Kerr County, Texas, after flash floods

At least 95 dead in Kerr County, Texas, after flash floods

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.

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