

Deadly Flash Floods Devastate Texas; Trump Tariff Deadline Looms
Texas Flash Floods: A Wall of Water Hits Hard and Federal Response Questions Arise
Texas faced catastrophic flash flooding with more than 80 fatalities, including a tragic loss of children at a summer camp in Kerr County. The disaster was caused by an extreme event, dumping four months' worth of rain in just a few hours on July 4th, leading to a deadly two-story-high wall of water.
Ongoing flood watches affect multiple Texas cities and further rain threatens to worsen conditions. Officials, including Texas Governor Greg Abbott, are focusing on intensive search and rescue efforts for the missing, especially children.
Politicians are debating whether federal, state, and local agencies, along with the National Weather Service, were adequately prepared, questioning weather forecasts and staffing levels amid the crisis. President Trump has declared a disaster for Kerr County and plans to visit the affected areas, highlighting the severity of this ongoing emergency.
Texas Floods Unleash Extreme Rainfall
- Four to five hours of torrential rain caused what is normally a four-month rain total in parts of Texas, leading to catastrophic floods.
- The ongoing heavy rains and flash flood watches worsen already dire conditions across multiple Texas cities.
Tragic Impact on Summer Camp
- At a summer camp in Kerr County, 27 people died in the flood.
- Ten children and a counselor remain missing, highlighting the human toll and ongoing search efforts.