Consider This from NPR Flooding is common in Texas Hill Country. This was different
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Jul 7, 2025 Survivors share chilling accounts of a rapid flood that rose 26 feet in mere minutes, leaving devastation in its wake. The podcast delves into the community's urgent search and rescue efforts and their remarkable resilience. It highlights the role of climate change in intensifying extreme weather, revealing a 20% increase in heavy rainfall since the 1950s. With property damage exceeding $80 billion, discussions center on the urgent need for improved flood management strategies and the lasting impact of geography on natural disasters.
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Rapid Guadalupe River Flood
- The Guadalupe River rose 26 feet in less than an hour, trapping residents unexpectedly.
- People like Ryan Dale and Melvin Harris lost homes and possessions, with some friends not surviving.
Kerrville Community Unites
- The community around Kerrville, Texas, is reeling but pulling together with signs like "Kerrville Strong."
- Volunteers clear debris and help search for survivors as hope remains among locals.
Climate Change Worsens Floods
- Climate change intensifies extreme rain events, increasing flood risks in Texas Hill Country.
- The heaviest storms now drop about 20% more rain than in the 1950s, amplifying damage and danger.