Flood Watch Issued for Kerr County, Texas
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Emergency crews have suspended their search for victims of catastrophic flooding in central Texas amid new warnings that additional rain will again cause waterways to surge
The National Weather Service warned that the Guadalupe River could surge to nearly 15 feet—5 feet above flood stage—by Sunday afternoon.
At least 161 are still unaccounted for after the July Fourth floods that saw the waters of the Guadalupe rise to historic levels in Central Texas, officials with Kerr County said Friday. Authorities have confirmed 103 deaths, 36 of whom are children.
Kerr County authorities issued a new Guadalupe River evacuation notice and suspended search operations as more heavy rains inundated the area early
More flash flooding is forecast for central Texas, where more than 100 lives were claimed by devastating floods last week
Recordings provided to CBS News showed first responders asking for an emergency alert to be sent, but dispatchers delayed because they needed special authorization.
A Kerr County, Texas, softball team played in Oklahoma City after devastating flooding affected their hometown.
Over 12,000 volunteers have already assisted in Kerr County, according to the Texas Division of Emergency Management.