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Where to find new resources for Texas flood victims

Officials offer newly available resources for affected communities and how people across the country can support ongoing relief efforts following the devastating floods in Texas Hill Country.
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VIDEO: Where to find new resources for Texas flood victims
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Outpouring of support for Texas flood victims

Mycah Hatfield from Houston ABC station KTRK shares how communities across Texas are coming together to support those affected by the floods.
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VIDEO: Outpouring of support for Texas flood victims
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How to help victims of deadly Texas floods

Organizations and local brands have jumped into action to help victims of the deadly Texas floods that began in Hill Country on Friday.
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A volunteer displays a sign for free food for people in need of relief, July 6, 2025 in Center Point, Texas
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Death toll tops 100 in Texas floods

More than 100 people have died after the catastrophic flooding in central Texas as search and rescue efforts enter their fifth day.
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VIDEO: Death toll tops 100 in Texas floods
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Texas flooding victims: From campers to parents, what we know about the lives lost

Young campers and a dad saving his family were among the dozens killed in the historic flash floods that tore through central Texas over the holiday weekend.
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Texas flood victims, Hanna Lawrence and Rebecca Lawrence, Julian Ryan, Jane Ragsdale, Chloe Childress and Dick Eastland.
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Texas Walmart manager on 'Operation BBQ' to aid community after flooding

Walmart store manager Peter McFarlane discusses how his Kerrville, Texas, location is helping the community after catastrophic flooding.
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VIDEO: Texas Walmart manager on 'Operation BBQ' to aid community after flooding
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New questions about warning system in flood zone

There are mounting questions as to whether more lives could have been saved with a better warning system in the area known as “Flood Valley” as the death tolls tops 100 people.
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VIDEO: New questions about warning system in flood zone
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Some ex-Texas county officials thought phone calls, not sirens, would be OK in flood

Some ex-Texas county commissioners previously suggested "river calling," an informal phone chain used by summer camps, would be better than installing new flood sirens.
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Vehicles are seen after they were washed away along the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area, July 5, 2025, in Hunt, Texas.
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Hard-hit Texas county had no flood warning sirens despite years of discussions

State and local officials in Texas have come under scrutiny over the lack of sirens in place to warn people of impending flash flooding.
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State and local officials in Texas have come under scrutiny over the lack of sirens in place to warn people of impending flash flooding.
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Hard-hit Texas county had no flood warning sirens despite years of discussions

State and local officials in Texas have come under scrutiny over the lack of sirens in place to warn people of impending flash flooding.
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A volunteer aids in search and rescue operations near the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area, July 7, 2025, in Ingram, Texas.
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Local Texas officials spent years discussing potential flood warning system

Flooding has been at the top of Texans’ minds this week, but this is not the first time that the need for flood-related measures has come up among local officials.
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Crews work to clear debris from the Cade Loop bridge along the Guadalupe River on July 5, 2025, in Ingram, Texas.
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At least 105 people dead in Texas flooding

Search and rescue crews are searching for survivors in central Texas after catastrophic flooding over the Fourth of July holiday devastated the area.
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VIDEO:  At least 105 people dead in Texas flooding
July 8, 2025 at 7:15 AM

David Muir shares some of the powerful images after the deadly Texas flooding

The Texas state flag was seen still flying in the front yard amid the destruction and debris.
July 8, 2025 at 7:15 AM
VIDEO: David Muir shares some of the powerful images after the deadly Texas flooding
July 8, 2025 at 4:21 AM

Texas communities in anguish following deadly flash floods

ABC News' Linsey Davis reports on the search for those missing in Texas following the catastrophic Fourth of July flash floods, which swept away homes and lives.
July 8, 2025 at 4:21 AM
VIDEO: Texas communities in anguish following deadly flash floods
July 8, 2025 at 4:21 AM

Dozens missing as Texas flood deaths soar

David Muir reports from Kerrville, Texas, the epicenter of one of the deadliest U.S. floods in decade. At least 104 people, including dozens of children, have been killed.
July 8, 2025 at 4:21 AM
VIDEO: Dozens missing as Texas flood deaths soar
July 8, 2025 at 4:21 AM

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz describes scene at Camp Mystic: 'It's heartbreaking'

ABC News' Linsey Davis is on the ground in Texas and discusses the recovery efforts at Camp Mystic with Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and the devastating impact the flooding has had on the community.
July 8, 2025 at 4:21 AM
VIDEO: Texas Sen. Ted Cruz describes scene at Camp Mystic: 'It's heartbreaking'
July 8, 2025 at 4:20 AM

United Cajun Navy assisting in search and rescue efforts in Texas

ABC News' Linsey Davis is joined by Brian Trascher, vice president of the United Cajun Navy, discussing the extent of the flooding in Texas and how people can help support those impacted.
July 8, 2025 at 4:20 AM
VIDEO: United Cajun Navy assisting in search and rescue efforts in Texas
July 8, 2025 at 4:20 AM

Texas flood survivor hung onto meter box for 3 hours to escape floods

ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks to Texas resident Christian Fell who shares how he held onto a meter box at his home for hours as he waited for the deadly flash floods to subside.
July 8, 2025 at 4:20 AM
VIDEO: Texas flood survivor hung onto meter box for 3 hours to escape floods
July 8, 2025 at 4:20 AM

Authorities race to find the missing after deadly Texas flooding

ABC News' Mireya Villarreal flies with a Coast Guard crew using a special camera to search for survivors.
July 8, 2025 at 4:20 AM
VIDEO: Authorities race to find the missing after deadly Texas flooding
July 8, 2025 at 4:20 AM

Local church shares efforts to help community affected by floods in Texas

ABC News' Linsey Davis is joined by members of the Southern Oaks Church in Kerrville, Texas, who are working to support the community in the wake of the tragic flooding.
July 8, 2025 at 4:20 AM
VIDEO: Local church shares efforts to help community affected by floods in Texas
July 7, 2025 at 11:53 PM

World Central Kitchen on the ground assisting during Texas flooding

Samantha Elfmont of World Central Kitchen discusses the nonprofit's efforts to help victims of the catastrophic flooding in Texas.
July 7, 2025 at 11:53 PM
VIDEO: World Central Kitchen on the ground assisting during Texas flooding
July 7, 2025 at 11:46 PM

Warnings scrutinized after catastrophic toll in Texas flooding

Officials are being pressed about their response and whether there could have been a better warning system.
July 7, 2025 at 11:46 PM
VIDEO: Warnings scrutinized after catastrophic toll in Texas flooding
July 7, 2025 at 11:34 PM

Cajun Navy chaplain on comforting families impacted by Texas flooding

United Cajun Navy, a nonprofit grassroots organization, is assisting in providing emotional support to families impacted by the deadly floods in Texas.
July 7, 2025 at 11:34 PM
VIDEO: Cajun Navy chaplain on comforting families impacted by Texas flooding
July 7, 2025 at 10:54 PM

Coast Guard rescue swimmer who saved 165 from Camp Mystic speaks out

Scott Ruskin joined “GMA” to detail his rescue operation amid deadly flooding in Texas.
July 7, 2025 at 10:54 PM
VIDEO: Coast Guard rescue swimmer who saved 165 from Camp Mystic speaks out
July 7, 2025 at 10:51 PM

Why the rain that caused Texas flash flooding was so extreme

The heavy rain that turned a river in Texas into a raging wall of water was fueled by unique atmospheric conditions, according to meteorologists and climate scientists.
July 7, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Search and recovery workers dig through debris looking for any survivors or remains of people swept up in the flash flooding at Camp Mystic, July 6, 2025 in Hunt, Texas.
July 7, 2025 at 10:51 PM

White House pushes back on NWS criticism around Texas flooding

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said "blaming President Trump for these floods is a depraved lie" to those who've questioned whether federal cuts impacted forecasting abilities.
July 7, 2025 at 10:51 PM
White House pushes back on NWS criticism around Texas flooding
July 7, 2025 at 10:31 PM

Weather events like Texas rain are more likely to occur due to climate change

Climate change is likely to make extreme weather events like those experienced in Texas occur more intensely and more frequently, scientists are warning.
July 7, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Boerne search and rescue teams navigate upstream in an inflatable boat on the flooded Guadalupe River on July 4, 2025 in Comfort, Texas. Heavy rainfall caused flooding along the Guadalupe River in central Texas with multiple fatalities reported.
July 7, 2025 at 10:22 PM

The history of 'Flash Flood Alley,' the region in Texas prone to flood emergencies

The region of Texas where flash flooding killed more than 90 people -- including dozens of campers -- is known for its tendency to experience flood emergencies.
July 7, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Volunteers search for missing people along the banks of the Guadalupe River after recent flooding, July 6, 2025, in Hunt, Texas.
July 7, 2025 at 9:58 PM

'30-foot wall of water': Survivors of Texas flooding speak out

Survivors of the deadly floods in Texas -- which have killed more than 100 people -- share their experiences with the weather disaster that occurred over the weekend.
July 7, 2025 at 9:58 PM
A volunteer aids in search and rescue operations near the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area, July 7, 2025, in Ingram, Texas.
July 7, 2025 at 9:57 PM

Camp Mystic counselor who died in Texas flooding remembered as 'loyal and beloved'

Chloe Childress, a counselor at Camp Mystic, died during the flooding in Hunt, Texas, according to a representative of her high school.
July 7, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Flood victim, Chloe Childress.
July 7, 2025 at 9:53 PM

Texas flooding timeline: How rapidly rising waters killed dozens

Heavy rain poured over parts of central Texas, dumping more than a month's worth of rain for places like San Angelo.
July 7, 2025 at 9:53 PM
A search and rescue team looks for people near a damaged building at Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas, July 7, 2025.
July 7, 2025 at 9:52 PM

White House pushes back on criticism of weather service around Texas flooding

The White House is defending the National Weather Service and accusing some Democrats of playing politics in the wake of devastating floods in Texas.
July 7, 2025 at 9:52 PM
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks during the daily briefing in the Brady Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, July 7, 2025.
July 7, 2025 at 9:45 PM

Death toll rises to at least 80 in Texas flooding

ABC News’ Matt Gutman reports on the race against time to find those still missing after historic flash floods tore through central Texas.
July 7, 2025 at 9:45 PM
VIDEO: Death toll rises to at least 80 in Texas flooding
July 7, 2025 at 8:36 PM

Texas floods raise questions about rescue efforts

In the wake of the catastrophic Texas floods, officials want the public to understand disaster response, rescue and recovery operations.
July 7, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Officials comb through the banks of the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area, July 5, 2025, in Hunt, Texas.
July 7, 2025 at 7:42 PM

How to talk to children about deadly Texas flooding

Dr. Karin Price of Texas Children's Hospital shares tips for parents on how to talk to kids about the deadly Texas floods.
July 7, 2025 at 7:42 PM
People view damage to cabins at Camp Mystic, in Hunt, Texas, July 6, 2025.
July 7, 2025 at 7:12 PM

Texas flood survivor: 'We do need a flood warning system'

Stuart Gross, a code enforcement officer in Ingram, Texas, discussed the destruction on the ground following extensive flooding in Kerr County.
July 7, 2025 at 7:12 PM
VIDEO: Texas flood survivor: 'We do need a flood warning system'
July 7, 2025 at 7:12 PM

Nonprofit animal shelter helps take in pets affected by deadly Texas flooding

Dr. Ellen Jefferson, president and CEO of Austin Pets Alive!, joined ABC News Live to discuss how the shelter is rescuing and taking in pets left homeless by the deadly flooding in Texas.
July 7, 2025 at 7:12 PM
VIDEO: Nonprofit animal shelter helps take in pets affected by deadly Texas flooding
July 7, 2025 at 6:52 PM

FEMA has ‘important’ role in Texas response: Former DHS official

John Cohen, an ABC News contributor and a former acting undersecretary at the Department of Homeland Security, talks about the federal government’s emergency response.
July 7, 2025 at 6:52 PM
VIDEO: FEMA has ‘important’ role in Texas response: Former DHS official
July 7, 2025 at 6:21 PM

Camp Mystic mourns 27 lost as death toll in Texas flooding rises

The deadly floods that struck Texas on the Fourth of July caught local officials off guard as the torrential rains caused the Guadalupe River to overflow in minutes.
July 7, 2025 at 6:21 PM
A drone view shows fallen trees, as a result of flash flooding, in Comfort, Texas, July 5, 2025.
July 7, 2025 at 5:48 PM

Kerrville officials give update on deadly Texas flooding

Kerr County was hardest-hit, with at least 75 deaths, including 28 children.
July 7, 2025 at 5:48 PM
VIDEO: Kerr County officials give update on deadly Texas flooding
July 7, 2025 at 5:21 PM

Search for survivors continue after historic Texas flooding

More than 400 first responders from 20 different agencies have helped rescue nearly a thousand people since Friday after the Guadalupe River flooded central Texas.
July 7, 2025 at 5:21 PM
VIDEO: Search for survivors continue after historic Texas flooding
July 7, 2025 at 4:09 PM

Texas flood zone victims and stories of survival

The flooding in central Texas originated from the fast-moving waters on the Guadalupe River on Friday, killing at least 80 people.
July 7, 2025 at 4:09 PM
The flooding in central Texas originated from the fast-moving waters on the Guadalupe River on Friday, killing at least 80 people.
July 7, 2025 at 4:05 PM

Officials shoot down ‘crazy theories’ over Texas flooding

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and local officials dismissed concerns that cuts to FEMA and the National Weather Service contributed to the severity of the disaster.
July 7, 2025 at 4:05 PM
VIDEO: Officials shoot down ‘crazy theories’ over Texas flooding
July 7, 2025 at 3:36 PM

On the ground in Houston after deadly floods

Mycah Hatfield, a reporter with ABC News affiliate KTRK, shares the latest updates on the catastrophic flooding in Texas.
July 7, 2025 at 3:36 PM
VIDEO: On the ground in Houston after deadly floods
July 7, 2025 at 3:36 PM

Uncle of woman rescued from Texas floodwaters shares her story

Travis Reynolds’ niece Devyn Smith was carried for miles before she climbed to safety in a tree and was eventually helped by Coast Guard rescuer Carl Jeter.
July 7, 2025 at 3:36 PM
VIDEO: Uncle of woman rescued from Texas floodwaters shares her story
July 7, 2025 at 2:46 PM

Virginia nonprofit responds to ‘utter devastation and heartbreak’ in Texas

Mercy Chefs CEO Gary LeBlanc discusses how his foundation is helping families, volunteers and first responders in Texas.
July 7, 2025 at 2:46 PM
VIDEO: Virginia nonprofit responds to ‘utter devastation and heartbreak’ in Texas
July 7, 2025 at 2:31 PM

Trump signs disaster declaration for Kerr County after Texas floods

President Donald Trump says he has been in contact with Gov. Greg Abbott after the deadly flash flooding in Central Texas and said he will “probably” visit the area on Friday.
July 7, 2025 at 2:31 PM
VIDEO: Trump signs disaster declaration for Kerr County after Texas floods
July 7, 2025 at 2:27 PM

‘Unimaginable grief and loss’ in Texas, nonprofit says

Christians on Mission’s John-Travis Smith discusses how his nonprofit organization is mobilizing to assist in the Texas flood zone.
July 7, 2025 at 2:27 PM
VIDEO: ‘Unimaginable grief and loss’ in Texas, nonprofit says
July 7, 2025 at 2:01 PM

Texas search-and-rescue operations enter 3rd day

At least 78 people have died across Texas, including girls from a Christian summer camp.
July 7, 2025 at 2:01 PM
VIDEO: Texas search-and-rescue operations enter 3rd day
July 7, 2025 at 1:43 PM

Austin artist and former Mystic camper speaks out after deadly flooding

Austin, Texas, artist Ryan Robinson joins ABC News Live to talk about her connection to Camp Mystic, which was devastated by recently flash flooding in Kerr County.
July 7, 2025 at 1:43 PM
VIDEO: Austin artist and former Mystic camper speaks out after deadly flooding